Cookie… From Feather Duster to Rooster in just one week
After taking the wooden spoon last week, VC Michael and Maria Cook on M&Ms won first and least points flags with a score of 7 points total of 15 handicap points.
Di and Steve Clarke, The Board Room were Port fleet winner with 18 Handicap points
Amazon And Magnifique were 2nd with 21 & 23 points in each fleet
Dalusional and Halidaze third on handicap with 22 & 24 respectively
Enthusiastic new member Jim onboard La Barca was awarded the wooden spoon and port with a score of 162
Bent Prop Port was awarded to me for messing up our take off time…50 seconds, 45 secs… I was doubting…after 15 years with Steve as navigator on Amazon, I ought to get this right. Steve was sure we were disqualified and/or 5 seconds early, I didn’t think so and luckily the starters agreed, giving us a zero on the start. I’ve learned the rules, say a boat is on course 50 meters from the start line which equates to about 19 or 20 seconds out from the start box, my indecision and Steve’s zig zag manoeuvre in response was at 45 seconds out, so luckily we earned no penalty.
This Saturday…1st State Heat at RPYC. Bring on the Interclub competition. Other clubs are recording good numbers of boats starting. Competitors are invited back to Royal Perth for results and refreshments.
The following Saturday, the 25th, it’s our turn to welcome our kindred club competitors to our iconic Ti-Tu Trophy in recognition of Frank Marchant. We will also be hosting some of our Grand Sponsors who are keen to experience Time Trialling. Remember to be up at the Ballroom by no later 5.30pm to welcome our visitors and enjoy some complimentary nibbles before the results start at 6pm. Those wishing to dine a’ la carte, please book by Wednesday July 22nd.
