Write-Up
2-up in an Aero!
Gurnard Sailing Club's Barts Bash race was particularly well attended with a total of 96 entrants including 5 RS Aeros who all put up a good showing.
Despite several capsizes and a couple of breakages in the sunny but frisky conditions, the race was completed in a spirit of forbearance rather than intense competition, as befitted the vibe of the event, and a good time was had by all.
Gurnard member, Olympian and current Extreme 40 catamaran ace, Leigh McMillan and brother Jim both competed in foiling Moths, while parents Teri and Mike completed the family set by sailing their new Aero 2-up!
Based on PN the Laser 4.7 of Will Heritage went on take the overall win.
Of the Aeros, again based on PN in advance of the 'Bart Number' calculation, Phil Wright with a '7' and Giovanni Belgrano with a '9' narrowly missed out on the top ten taking 11th and 12th positions respectively whilst Jane Peckham with a '7' finished 25th.
Results
Class |
boat no. |
helm |
crew |
Position |
Aero 7 |
1016 |
Phil Wright |
|
11th |
Aero 9 |
1014 |
Giovanni Belgrano |
|
12th |
Aero 7 |
1017 |
Jane peckham |
|
25th |
Aero 7 |
1022 |
Mike Elsom |
|
42nd |
Aero 7 |
1028 |
Teri McMillan |
Mike McMillan |
51st |
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