8 Boats turned out on Sunday (16 September) to be greeted with 18 gusting 25 knots of wind and a nasty chop for two windward/ leeward races. Nick Reddings, Matt Crittenden and Colin Willett set a short course in the estuary.

Six boats got off cleanly on the first start with Sarah Louise helmed by Celia Charlton having to retire with a broken kicking strap and the Ruff boys being only two up wisely decided to head in.

Mark white arrived first at the windward mark and held his lead  for two rounds to finish 1st. Having sailed an exceptional race Mike Hare was 2nd with Dan Willett 3rd.

Only Dan and Jeff attempted spinnakers but soon decided the boats had reached hull speed and there was no advantage.

The second start again they all got cleanly away, this ended with a reversal with Dan 1st. Mike 2nd. Mark 3rd.

All returned to the CYC for drinks and prize giving, with prizes of wine presents by Judith Gibbons. Thanks were given to the starting team.

With a tie situation between White Magic and Bidi the result was decided on the winner of the last race.

1st Bidi. Dan Willett, Piers lambert, Stewart Philips.

2nd White Magic. Mark White, Derrick Gentry, Mat Wilby.

3rd Gelasma. Mike Hare, Max Hickman, Adrian Gibbons.