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Gold Coast Invitation Handicap Day

Sunday 22^nd April

The racing was due to get under way at 9.30am however lack of wind had the 14 boat fleet waiting until around 10.30 until the wind settled in the North East with enough strength to be able to set a course and start racing.  The Gold Coast guys were immediately on the pace with Mike always near the front.  At the other end Ian Thompson provided everyone with plenty of entertainment by beating himself up at each mark.  Maybe a few valium will help.  Bob Newcombe had his ‘Waka’ (pronounced woka. In case you are wondering its Maori for canoe or boat) in the groove and sailed cleanly all day.  The racing was very close due in part to Bill Clancy’s excellent handicapping system.  Bill sailed his usual conservative self and his excellent final placing indicates conservative is way better than ‘high risk”.  Erin Conza the ‘new guy’ to our sport was another who sailed consistently well.  Good on you Erin.  After 4 races everyone was ready to take a half hour break.  The next 4 races were held and once these were completed the top 3 boats were chosen for a 2 race sail off to decide the winning club for the day.

At the end of racing there was cook-up and drinks for everyone.  The day concluded at 3.00pm

A special thanks to Roger Taylor – scorer/food purchaser and Trish Walker -  cook extraordinaire and Brad Johnston for setting an excellent course.

Personal Results were as follows;

John White                  Cockatoo II                 33 points

Erin Conza                   Zig Zag                         35 points

Bill Clancy                   Cockatoo II                 35 points

Mike                             Bandit                          37 points

Jabin Crisp                  Cockatoo II                 38 points

Brian Heneker              Cockatoo II                 41 points

Brad Johnston             Cockatoo II                 41 points

John Preston                Joker                            43 points

Brian Leydon                 TS2                               43 points

Charmaine White        Widget                         44 points

Bob Newcombe          Waka                           49 points         

Alan Walker                 Cockatoo II                 54 points

Ian Thompson              Ghost                           55 points

Boat 69                        TS2                               77 points

Club Results;

Paradise Radio Yacht Club                             17 points

Gold Coast Radio Yacht Club                        25 points