ROUND 6 OF THE SCRATCH SUMMER SERIES kicked off with a light Southerly, Peter wisely kept the yachts ashore until the expected Sou Easter came through.

Racing got away just before 10 with a mix of south and Sou east on the course making it hard for all to race fairly, luckily Hughie decided to lock in the Sou Easter. Wind was still shifty and light all the way up until drinks were called and the results were a mix bag. The 2^nd half to the day was a lot more consistent and results showed. Special mention must go to Peter for trying water ballast in his new Yacht and as the results showed I think he will remove the ballast for the next round of racing. Another mention also must go to Russel, Tony and John G for keeping all the on lockers entertained with plenty of argy bargy. All skippers must be thanked for a well sailed day with minimal infringements. Also a big thanks to John, Bruce, Peter and Scott for all the work you guys put in to get us sailing each week.

Brett WHITBREAD K2 46  

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Eight skippers had an 8-20am start in 8 to 10 knots of gusting SSE wind.

One sailed in B rig the others in A rig. As the morning progressed the wind freshened with gusts over 15 knots. Three skippers changed to B rigs. 

TUESDAY sailing this week started with a little light rain, and soon cleared to a steady breeze from the S.S.East, with a building tide and breeze, sailing was enjoyable for the regular midweekers.

Hello Sailors ,    Sunday started out with a quick meeting. Winds light southerly then S. E . with light patches finishing East at 10 knots. With 10 starters Ray made an early brake with a couple of good places , John came in well and was first after 5 races.

A lot of people took out first places which made it interesting  , Mike was consistent Ray as well. It turned out a good day but a hot one. Congratulations to John and Ian in the places . Thanks everyone for racing. Extra thanks to Bruce , a good P R O .  Cheers Dennis.

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