'A' Open Classic Series (2)               Photos by Tony Hatherall
Held on 24/04/10 this was the first time a freesailing event was held on the Rick subsequent to its recent restoration works and was in effect the 'Unofficial Opening'.

A good representation of vintage racing craft made an appearance and with a steady SW breeze picking up during the course of the day,  some excellent informal racing was had, which included spinnaker work.   Owing to a number of significant no shows the none the less most enjoyable day was spent testing a number of new boats to the season, tuning and of course experiencing the new lake facilities.  It was also good to see visitors who had dropped in to see the restored pond.
Though not yet fully matured (grass has to grow in recently seeded areas) and the under water berm and gravel consolidation around some of the water margins has to settle, it was a delight to start and retrieve boats  from the top end now that the access ramps and starting bank in the lake are in place.
Amongst new boats on the water was Alan Hill's 6m designed and built by himself last winter, sporting new Bantock sails to Alan’s sail plan.  During a lively lunch break Alan was in fine form, particularly on design matters and the prominent early membership of the previous YM6 club.

HCMYC are hosting VMYG’s annual A race.  Do come for this next meeting which is the Club’s next freesailing race on 12 June 2010

David Bell or I would be pleased to hear from you.       Anthony Warren