> > RS 800 Cameron and Darrol Photo: Dave Beer > > Next back were Allan and Chrissey Tyler, Fireball, pipped into third place on handicap by Tim Parsons, Merlin, with Jake Stow crewing who came second. > Well spread out over such a long course, the final finisher of the 7 was an hour behind the leaders. > > By Sunday, the seas were similar in a 20 knt S/SW wind. Time for the RNLI Tankard. > Race Officer Jerry Rook was planning a series, but abandoned after the first race as conditions worsened. Again, two Ribs were called out. 7 of the 9 starters finished, with Tim and Jake winning from Allan Tyler and Chrissy Tyler in their Albacore in second place. >
> > Tim Parsons with Jake Stow, Merlin. Photo: Dave Beer > > > Tim O’Toole took youth ILCA sailor Tom Rawlings as his Albacore crew, ending in 4th place. Mike Pridham, Laser, made third. Jim Thomas, Stefan Laeger and Dave Guthrie also finished. > Jake commented: ‘Two great races over two days – my arms hurt, my legs hurt, but it was worth it!’ > > The next race will be for the RNLI Pennant on Wednesday evening, when an entry collection is made for the Lifeboat. > > > > > > >