Island Barn Report
Report by Steve Popple
Icy roads & snow significantly reduced attendance at this popular joint Southern & Eastern Travellers event.
However, three Phantoms did start without initial mishap in a strong NE wind. Halfway through race one Richard Barker's escapade was soon over when his sail shredded in a prolonged heavy gust. After leading throughout John Oldham had to settle for 2nd on Steve's 57th birthday when he chose the wrong finish mark. Steve who borrowed Ivan Walsh's famous Prawn Star for the event decided to call it a day as his icy mainsheet began slipping through frozen fingers.
Incredibly, John went on to complete race two & three alone and take the overall win. A genuine local hero !!
Sincere thanks to Island Barn for cheerfully putting on this event which was run to their usual high standard in challenging conditions
1st 1351 John Oldham Island Barn SC
2nd 1300 Steve Popple Shoreham SC
3rd 1289 Richard Barker Island Barn SC
Well done John first of many open results for you I'm sure, you were looking good out there and would like to see you on the sea...
Ivan 1300
