Saxton & Kohler and Weguelin & Ainsworth

make strong starts at the Palamós Xmas Race

Peter Saxton writes from the Olympic Classes’ Christmas Race: “The first day of racing at Palamós in northern Spain saw one race completed for the 470 fleet. The offshore breeze was very shifty, resulting in a delayed launch and further waiting on the water as the course was re-laid. With an air temperature of about 8 degrees, it may have been warmer than the UK, but the hanging around on the water was pretty cold.

“After multiple start attempts the men’s fleet of 54 boats from 16 countries eventually got away in a 10 knot breeze, gusting to 15 but with lulls as low as 7 knots. By the finish, Ben Saxton & David Kohler were second, having held the lead for a time, with Matt Mee & Ian Dobson 4th. Phil Sparks & Chris Grube finished 17th after recovering well from a poor first beat”.

This seems to miss our women! Sophie Weguelin & Sophie Ainsworth were third in this first race. See Event Website for results etc.