The first open of 2006 held at Haversham SC, Milton Keynes attracted 15 boats despite a poor forecast and very strong gusty winds.

The results were a reflection of those who had maintained their winter sailing programme, while the others who were using the event to kick start their 2006 season got a litle more than they had bargained for. The result being a soggy days yachting.

Andy Couch continued his winning form with a 2,1,1 score closely followed by Will Gulliver 1,2,DNF. Richard Pakes led home the locals in 3rd with 4,3,2 followed by Richard Parkin, Brian Glen and Ian Miller.

Only Pete Evans of the remaining helms finished 2 races, with most resorting to the galley and shoreside photography.

The circuit now moves on to Norfolk, with Denver SC hosting a training day followed by an Open Meeting on 8/9 April.<

Overall Results:

1    1211    Andy Couch    RYA    -2    1    1    2

2    1216    Will Gulliver    Northampton    1    2    (DNF)    3

3    1204    Richard Pakes    Haversham    -4    3    2    5

4    1219    Richard Parkin    Hunts    3    4    (DNF)    7

5    1108    Basil Glen    Lyme Regis / Haversham    -9    6    3    9

6    1155    Ian Miller    Alton Water    -10    5    4    9

7    1147    Pete Evans    Rudyard Lake    6    7    (DNF)    13

8    1174    Tyler Harmsworth    Newhaven &; Seaford    5    (DSQ)    DNF    21

9    1226    Henry Ayres    WOSC    7    (DNF)    DNC    23

10    1198    Alan Bull    Weston / Haversham    8    (DNF)    DNC    24

11    1220    Andy Shipp    Hunts    11    (DNF)    DNF    27

12    1039    Mark Norman    Stewartby    13    (DNF)    DNF    29

DNQ    1105    Travis Benton    Broadwater    12    (DNC)    DNC    28

DNQ    121    Simon Elliott    Rotherham    (DNF)    DNC    DNC    32

DNQ    1185    Gordon Banning    Haversham    (DNF)    DNC    DNC    32