After a long spell of poor conditions for competitive sailing, a group of 9 sailors assembled for what apeared to be a windy session, in a cold WNW wind at Sands Slipway, St. Ouens.

First to go in was Robbie Ayliffe, with a 5.2m sail, it seemed to be the right chioce as the wind increased. Robbie had a good first run with long jumps and some elegant transitions to make the sailing look good from the increasing distance between the shoreline and the sea wall.

Steve Melia was next in and showed off a few good moves from his winter training, jumps, and 360's. With Steve Mahoney chasing and Dave Huelin also on good form.

AS the sailors amassed and the tide dropped further, the wind abaited to leave all competitors without enough power to perform, and although the wind looked like it would return later,the tide was becoming too low to sail over the low tide reefs, leaving no option but to abandon sailing.

As the weather was decidedly chilly, most sailors were inclined to call it a day, and unfortunately the competion would have to be resumed at a later date.

A great thanks to all those who took part, and it was great to see such enthusiasm in a cold and less than perfect day.

An equal sharing of 10 points each are awarded to those who took part in the day's action, well deserved I think. 

Justin

Results ...

2010 Ian Atkinson winter series : Round 1

Mikey Surcouf 10

John Smalley 10

Steve Melia 10

Steve Mahoney 10

Jamie Bore 10

Robbie Ayliffe 10

Myles Winchester 10

Dave Huelin 10

John Gilmoure 10