505s at Felixstowe Ferry

Felixstowe Ferry S.C. kindly hosted the 505s over the weekend 18 - 19 July, with Fireflies and Larks. Tim O'Leary officiated with panache, with helpers from the Squib fleet, some of whom were ex-505 sailors regretting not being in the action.

Saturday's wind was fresh with a lively chop. Jim Berry, [UK] class president, crewed by David Barnes, returning after a lay-off, showed good speed at times. They took race one from early leader, Tom Wain and Jon Peats, followed by Rob Napier and Kimball Morrison who had taken a swim. In race two, Peter Andreae and Rob Stallard led for most of the race, but capsized. Nevertheless, a consistent 4,2,2,3 earned them the Rose Bowl and the G&J Cup for best helm and crew from the home club.

Sunday was brighter and smoother, force 2 - 3 increasing to 3 - 4, with the ever-changing ebb tide from the Deben giving interesting tactical choices. Rob Napier and Kimball Morrison won both races, and the Ferry Plate.

Results:
1.Pink I-D:Rob Napier & Kimball Morrison3, 1, 1, 1.
2.8678:Jim Berry & David Barnes1, 4, 3, 2.
3.Bete Noir:Peter Andreae & Robert Stallard4, 2, 2, 3.
4.Limpopo:Tom Wain & Jon Peats2, 3, 4, 4.
5.8514:Andy Fitzgerald and Tim7, 8, 5, 4
6.7918:A Thorpe5, 7, 7, 6
7.8122:D Fawcett6, 5, DNC,DNC
8.8532:Tom Clayton & Dennis Hyatt DNC,DNC, 6, 7

Rob Napier


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