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Catapult Nationals and TT: Lake Bala: 7th-9th August 2010 |
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In Race 1, George Evans was first to the windward, but John T overtook downwind. A good beat on Lap 2 helped Paul to the front at the windward mark just ahead of George, Gareth Ede and John. However, John and Gareth got through downwind to take the first two places from Paul and George. The racing was so close that the first 7 boats all finished within two minutes.
John T was leading
Race 3 when a hull leak forced his retirement. Gareth took over at
the front and built a large lead, only to get stuck in a hole at the
last windward mark. Paul caught up and then sneaked ahead downwind.
These two duelled all the way to the line with Paul just taking the gun.
George took third.
In Race 5, Paul, Justin Evans and John T got away from the fleet at the first windward mark. The chasing pack caught Justin downwind, but Paul and John got away again. Gareth gave chase but could not overtake Paul and John who took first and second. Tony Costall had a great last beat to grab fourth.
Going into
Race 6, Paul had a one point lead over Gareth, and these two fought
toe-to-toe all the way round in a gusty force 3 with John T adding some
spice to the combat. In a surprise charge on the last beat George came
through to pip John for third, but Paul confirmed his champion status by
taking his third race win from Gareth.
Overall results: 1st Paul Ellis (Marconi SC) 8 pts
2nd Gareth Ede (Filey SC) 10
3rd John Terry (Rutland SC) 16
4th George
Evans (Bala Cat Club) 24
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