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24hr race 2010
For the second year we attended the race at West Lancs.
Typically well organised, the race is still very popular, even after 43yrs of its existance. Originally put on as a one off to celebrate the Centenary of the town of Southport, it sort of just grew.
Andy Kissick and Dave Fowler were the main organisers on our behalf. Ably assisted by Daves wife, Diane ( nice breakfast Di), and Dianes son Mark, who were there from Friday lunch till the end; and many other Laser skippers, some who were there last year and some, like Peter Iles, who are new to our ranks. A very big than you to you all. Another very big thank you to all the skippers who lent boats, some who were not themselves able to attend, but trusted us not to wreak their pride and joy!
We had 10 boats available, and they were on the water almost continually. Dave sorted out a rota system for the visitors which worked very well, with each group session ending with a race. This proved very popular and re-enforced the reason for Laser ownership. The Saturday evening was dedicated to team racing, won by Birmingham University.
The wind was kind to strong, and in respect to the boat owners, we spent most of the weekend in C rigs, with a bit of D on the Sunday. The standard of sailing was really quite good from those who had done a bit, and even those who were completly new had a good time.
We are still not quite up to speed with selling the raffle tickets, though we did manage 50% more than last year, and took in the region of £400. Not bad at all considering that we were just one of many charity groups trying to get money from these present.
It is pleasing to report that one of the younger visitors, who had spent all his pocket money, and a bit more, on raffle tickets, was the winner of the boat. Hopefully Liam will join us on the Northern circuit, if he can get his mum to drive him around!
For those Association members who agreed that the Association should fund the bulk of the prize, you may rest assured that it was money very well spent. We made a lot of new friends, and cemented the friendships from last year. As an advert for the Class, it was money well spend indeed.
During the whole weekend, the only damage was water in one rudder servo and one transmitter. We didn't even break a single sheet line! Don't let anyone tell you these boats are not tough.
2011?
Lets wait and see
24hr race 2009 A very good weekend. We were!
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