Tom Jeffcoate and Andy Davies Scorpion Champions
by Event media on 7 Aug 2008
Champions 2008 - Tom Jeffcoate & Andy Davies - Scorpion 2010 ’Bender’ SW
With so many big names, it was bound to be a competitive week in Abersoch. Dave Wade and Ben Rayner, defending their title, John Mursell and Nick Keast former National champions and wanting their title back. And many others in for the chance for the trophy. But, it was Tom Jeffcoate and Andy Davies who won the Scorpion Nationals.
The week saw varied conditions, from amazing sunshine to huge downpours. From no wind and then to the other extreme. All in a week!
The practice race saw newcomers from the fleet John and Jamie Clementson show there potential for another name to take the title.
However, early leaders of the event were John Mursell and Nick Keast who put together a great series, certainly the most consistent! With the discards setting in after race 7, and the last day cancelled, Tom Jeffcoate and Andy Davies won the title.
Other individual battles for the top ten positions took place all week. With the weather holding the sailors back. The race team at Abersoch sailing club did a good job in very difficult conditions.
The evenings events went down with a bang. The juniors amongst the class won the gladiator evening showing age is not always wiser. Steve Graham won the dance off competition dressed in his finest frock. The fancy dress evening the most popular. Rob Smith winning the best dressed of the evening.
Scorpion - Final leading positions
1 2010 Bender Tom Jeffcoate Andy Davies Notts County 9 pts
2 1926 Bottyburp the Barbarian John Mursell Nick Keast Castle Cove 11 pts
3 1994 Stiffy Andy Smith Steve Graham Notts County 14 pts
4 2008 Box Fresh Dave Wade Ben Rayner Northampton SC 18 pts
5 1947 Angel Dust Dave Woodhead Jerry Hannabuss Elton SC 27 pts
6 2001 Zephyr Catherine Putt Simon Maguire Lymington/ Lyme 31 pts
7 1995 Silverlode Peter Rose Andrew Rose Chew Valley 31 pts
8 1962 In The Bag Tim Parsons Sarah Maguire Lyme Regis 39 pts
9 1843 The Randy Pollar Bear Peter Grey Richard Pepperdine Staunton Harold 40 pts
10 1984 Foen John Clementson Jamie Clementson Chipstead SC 45 pts
Other Prize Winners:
First Lady helm: Catherine Putt
Maiden plate for first lady crew: Sarah Maguire.
Junior helm: Alex Hayman
First crew under 18: Andrew Rose.
Youth combo: Peter Grey and Richard Pepperdine.
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