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RS500 Rooster National Tour at Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club

by John Reynolds 15 Apr 2024 11:22 PDT 13-14 April 2024

The RS500 fleet joined with the RS200s and RS400s at Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club for a weekend of great sailing.

Saturday was spent training, under the watchful eye and skilful videoing of James Curtis, former world champion. A lot was learnt on boat set up, including copying tweaks on other boats!

Five races were held on Sunday, in a gradually building wind. Unfortunately, Nigel and Aaron were unable to compete having had major gear problems on the Saturday.

The front of the fleet was dominated by Steve & Sarah Cockerill, and Paul Cullen and Fresh Abendstern, but there were frequent position changes in the shifty, patchy wind. John Reynolds and Fran Howell eventually won the battle for third, over John Cooper and Andy Maw.

Arky the race officer set good courses in challenging conditions, and thanks must also go to Sally Campbell for all her organisation.

Next event on the Rooster National Tour is the Harken RS Sprints at Rutland next weekend, followed by the National Championship at RS Sailing's 30th Anniversary Regatta - online entry is open for both events.

Overall Results:

PosSail NoHelmCrewClubR1R2R3R4R5Pts
1st1756Stephen CockerillSarah CockerillStokes Bay SC‑411215
2nd529Paul CullenFresh AbendsternWeirwood SC/RDNB YC1‑22126
3rd803John ReynoldsFran HowellGrafham Water SC3333‑412
4th610John CooperAndy MawBurghfield SC2‑444313
5th1750Nigel DavisAaron DavisDraycote Water SC(DNC)DNCDNCDNCDNC24
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