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Lough Ree event 27th - 28 th May 2017
Saturday 27 May, Lough Ree is very very wet. 9 boats arrived with the Class 2 outnumbering the Class 1! Rigging was a slow process with most sailors opting to get their sailing gear on first and then rigging. But at least the promise of good strong wind and a great sailing area got us all motivated and on the water for a 1pm start.
The first race saw the committee testing our stamina with the windward mark over the horizon. In the C1 fleet Adrian and Barry lead the way with Wyatt and Patrick close behind despite a short pause to "wash their sails". Paddy and Orlaith had a few technical issues and withdrew while our new nacra team of Trevor and Emily got baptised onto real F18 sailing. Race two now reduced to a sensible length and a freshening 20 knot wind had Wyatt lead the pack with Adrian being a bit delayed waiting to bear away,with Paddy gaining confidence and catching fast and Trevor flying high. The C1 fleet shrunk with Adrian heading home, Trevor washing sails and Paddy took advantage of Wyatt's sail washing to grab a first! The final race of the day had Wyatt lead with Paddy in hot contention.
The C2 fleet was dominated by Mangans, with Niel leading the way in all four races. Yannick with son Sean who decided to go swimming half way through the race kept up the pressure and took solid seconds in the next three races. Dermot and Gary swapped positions a few times but Dermot kept his nose ahead claiming 3rd. Kevon fought hard in the first two races but unfortunately headed home after that. He made up for it by organising this great event thought!
Sunday saw sunshine but zero wind. An attempt was made to race but after we were all towed out, hung around and then towed home all we at least managed to do was dry out from saturday. At least Trevor didn't have to try and fight off a barge entering the marina this time.
The club did an amazing job, plenty of rescue and a well organised event. Soups, bbq, lunch on sunday and great facilities. A big thankyou from all of us.
