Eastern Series - Fisher Green Open Report
A beautiful days sailing was had by the seven visitors and two locals at the first Eastern area meeting of the season.
The wind direction was perfect for the venue allowing a windward leg for the full length of the pond, returning to the leeward end via a series of reaching and running zig zags.
The sun shone, 10 to 12 knots plus the odd gust to catch some out, no weed and plenty of water, a perfect day to sort out the boat speed after the winter.
Boat speed had not deserted Matt who proceeded to get three straight wins, only having to work in the second race where Nick led round the first mark having made a superb port tack flyer at the start.
In the 1st race, Matt was followed home by Nick and Tim P.
In the 2nd race Matt had to work a little harder, with Nick leading for the 1st couple of marks, Tim P. was initially 3rd but decided the water looked so inviting a protracted swim was called for! This let Paul through to 3rd place.
The final race saw Matt disappear into the distance follow initially by Tim P. and Nick, this time it was Nick who opted for a swim allowing Graham up to 3rd.
Thanks to Fishers Green for a well-run meeting, super food and hospitality.
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| Position | Helm | Position | Points | ||
| 1st | Matt House | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2nd | Nick Yannakoyorgos | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 3rd | Tim Platt | 3 | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| 4th | Paul Bidwell | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 5th | Graham Dale-Jones | 5 | 6 | 3 | 8 |
| 6th | Tim Gold | 6 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 7th | Ken Daniels | 9 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 8th | Ian Hill | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 9th | Jon Pulfer | 8 | - | - | 17 |
The next Eastern Event is The Eastern Area Championship at The Royal Harwich Y C on the 21st 22nd May.