Report on the Goodacre Cup and Buzz traveller event held at RoadfordLake Saturday August 26th -Monday 28th August 2017
Sadly the glorious bank holiday weekend weather was not suited to going sailing, and the locals and those who had endured long journeys to arrive at Roadford had a very frustrating 3 days. On Saturday, the wind filled in just as the OOD was considering abandonment for the day, and after a difficult wait with the wind swinging around, club officer Alex Hutchings got the fleets away for nearly an hours good race. The wind was dying as the race finished and unfortunately it was the end of the day for the rescue boats. This proved to be the only race possible as Sunday and Monday were equally glassy with little zephyrs on various parts of the lake, but nothing at all consistent. The Buzz fleet took the opportunity to rebuild at least one boat!
On Monday morning, the Centre Manager, Matt Lennox, kindly offered free use of the watersports equipment until midday when a decision on racing would be made. This was taken up enthusiastically for a pleasant hours paddle boarding.
At midday, the OOD, Richard Willows abandoned for the day, allowing an early pack up and departure for those with a long drive home. Despite the weather, a lot of work had gone in to the event, with the watersports centre office arranging sponsorship from Gul and Ambrosia foods.
Many thanks to all those club members who helped with the mark laying and the committee boat.
Results:
Buzz traveller:1st Matthew and Alice Butler; 2nd Jane Noble and Mark Wilson; 3rd Roger and Penny Eyre
Goodacre results:1st Bill and Sally Anderson, F/F; 2nd Chris Greenstead and Bob Baggot,F/F classic; 3rd Nick Cross and Eddie Abbott, YW dayboat.