2022 DeWALT Scorpion National Championship at Looe Sailing Club - Day 4

Entertainment ashore on day 4 of the 2022 Scorpion Nationals at Looe © Lee Whitehead / www.photolounge.co.uk

After the excitement of the last three days the fleet woke knowing the chances of racing were slim, but there was a chance, and the lightweights in the fleet had their fingers crossed.

At 9.30 we were told of a 4 hour postponement, but the forecast was for a light but steady southerly later on. So the fleet set about fancy dress prep, crabbing, boat bimbling and just generally enjoying a sunny day in Looe. The swags and shabs could be spotted enjoying a leisurely lunch and politely but firmly telling all the sailors to leave them alone and it was better when they were all away sailing!

At 2pm it wasn't looking great, but then the message came through to be ready for a 3pm launch, so boats were rigged and wetsuits donned. However at 3pm the wind still refused to settle and the call was made to cancel for the day. An impromptu beach volleyball competition was followed by a Q&A by reigning champions and regatta leaders Tom Gillard and Rachel Gray, alongside more pasties and beer care of main sponsor DeWALT. Afterwards, the fleet retired to prepare for the infamous Sheppey raffle in the evening.

So standings remain the same and we wait to see if the breeze will settle tomorrow and anyone can prevent Tom and Rach from completing a hat-trick of titles.

Results after Day 4: