LARK WEEK

It was a very hectic six days, but a good time was had by all with only one day when conditions were unsuitable for racing.

If you would like details of the results, there are copies in the clubhouse.

A great many thanks to all those who gave up their time to help, your assistance was invaluable.

AUGUST REGATTA

Following on directly from the Lark Championship our annual regatta was held last weekend. There were 31 dinghies registered for the three races on Saturday and 52 for the round Caldey Island race on Sunday.

The overall winners of the Saturday racing were Robin and Ben Wood, of Saundersfoot Sailing Club in their N12.

In second place was Gordon Evans, of British Steel SC, in his RS 400. Third place went to Alex Bale, of Portishead SC, in a Fireball. Fourth place was taken by Ian Smith, of Midland SC, in an Enterprise with Nigel Sims, of Neyland Sc, in a Scorpion taking fifth place.

The round Caldey race on Sunday was won by David Roe, of Lee-on-Solent, in a Cherub with Gareth Caldwell, of Blithfield SC, in an International Canoe taking second place. Third place went to Colin Newman, of Saundersfoot SC, in an International Canoe. Gareth Morgan, of Tenby SC, in an RS700 took fourth place. Fifth place went to Robin and Ben Wood, of Saundersfoot SC, in an N12. In sixth place and seventh places, respectively, were Steve Stubbs and Dan Jackson, of Tenby Sc, both in RS700s.

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who took part.

Again, thanks must go to those club members who helped throughout the weekend. We could not have done it without you.

MONDAY RACING

Racing on Monday was open to everyone and there was a good turnout of 16 dinghies keen to sail. After a slight technical hitch with the tide times racing got underway in a 2/3 northerly wind. It was a lovely sunny day and everyone enjoyed being on the water. After handicaps were applied Leighton in his RS300 took first place with Gareth in his International Canoe taking second place and John and Paul in their Fireball in third place.

Thanks to all the dinghy sailors who joined us. We hope you had a good time.

MONDAY WHIST

After a week away due to the Championship, the whisters were glad to be back admiring the view and playing their favourite game.

Prizes were awarded as follows: 1st lady - R. Middleton; 2nd lady - M. Hitchings.

Cards had to be cut for the first and second gent that went to R. Jones and J. Davis, respectively.

Lowest score - H. Buckley; longest sitter - E. Jones.

We look forward to seeing all players again this Monday. Doors open 7 pm, game starts 7.30 pm prompt. We can always accommodate more players so if you would like to come along and join in please do.

LADY HELM/

JUNIOR REGATTA

You should all be ready now to take part in these events that had to be re-scheduled to this (Friday) evening. The Junior Regatta starts at 4 pm, so please be at the clubhouse at 3 pm. This is followed by the Lady Helm race which starts at 6 pm. Again you will need to be at the clubhouse about an hour before the start. Following these events there will be a barbecue at the clubhouse to which everyone is invited, so please come along and join in.

SAIL TRAINING

The next sail training session will be tomorrow (Saturday) with Beginners and Improvers groups from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm, and the Saturday Club from 5 pm to 8.30 pm.

SUNDAY RACING

This Sunday we are back to our normal programme with a race for the Utd Dominions Trust Trophy starting at 5 pm.

Happy sailing.

LANDLUBBER