Fisher wins Vareos

A report from the final Fat Face event for the class at Hayling Island this weekend

The Vareos racing at Hayling Island enjoyed lovely summer conditions last Sunday. A nice steady wind ranging from F2 to F4 that lasted all day meant that no particular helm weight had a significant advantage and so sailing skill dominated. The start line was shared with a Solo fleet and it was decided that a trapezoidal course would best suit both classes.

The first race was rather processional but a group of powerboats passing close-by generated waves big enough to cause some unusual amusement, especially for the ‘pond’ sailors! During the second race Richard Oliver made a great gain on one leg, managing to move from 5th to 1st position going downwind and worrying Luke Fisher, both members of Milton Keynes SC. Then it was Christopher Froehlich’s turn to challenge Luke, staying ahead on the reach but Luke regained the lead on a run.

The racing was actually quite close among the group and provided a great day's entertainment for all.

Overall positions after the three races were Luke Fisher in first, Richard Oliver in second, and Christopher Froehlich of Burghfield SC in third. Richard Kemp-Sale of Brightlingsea was a new face at this Vareo open and achieved a creditable fourth place overall, including 2nd place in the last race. Thanks go to HISC for providing the Vareos with a great venue, smooth race management, wind and sunshine!

Results

Pos	Sail No	Helm	Club	R1	R2	R3	Tot
1	210	Luke Fisher	Milton Keynes SC	1	1	1	3
2	240	Richard Oliver	MKSC	2	3	3	8
3	162	Christopher Froehlich	Burghfield SC	3	2	5	10
4	287	Richard Kemp-Sale	Brightlingsea	4	5	2	11
5	208	John Lapes	Bristol Corinthian	6	4	4	14
6	238	Neil Marshall	HISC	5	6	6	17
7	179	Eddie McDonald	Whitefriars SC	7	8	7	22
8	138		Haversham	8	7	RET	27
9	139	David Watson	HISC	9	9	RET	30
10	192	Michael Long		RET	DNC	RET	36
10	248	Kevin Taylor	HISC	DNC	DNC	RET	36