420 Events
420 Open Worlds and Junior European Selector I
Bala Sailing Club
19/04/2008 - 20/04/2008
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News Bala - Overall James Rusden and Joe Williams win both races today to take first place on tie break from Ben Saxton and David de Boltz (both on 7 points). Ben Palmer and Piers Strong finish in third on 15 points with Matt Rainback and Simon Foskett in fourth on 23 points. Owain Matthes and Tim Saxton take 5th on 26 points ahead of first ladies Imogen Stanley and Kate MacGregor on 30 points. First overseas boat were Stephen Tiernan and Rob Lehane in 11th (54pts) ahead of Timoth O'Laoire and Brian Kelleher in 12th (57pts). (20/04/2008) Bala - Day 2 13:30 Fleet are back ashore. 11:00 The fleet is afloat ready for the two final races for this weekend. (20/04/2008) Selection Series - Day 1 Summary Four races were sailed in strong gusty easterlies moderating slightly in the late afternoon. Experience (and weight on the wire) was evident in the day's results. Ben Saxton and David de Boltz, RYA 420 Youth Champions dominated the day with three firsts and a second. James Rusden and Joe Williams as snapping at their heels with a first, two seconds and a seventh. Third to fifth is being hotly contested with Owain Matthews and Tim Saxton on 17 points with Ben Palmer and Piers Strong tied on 18 points with Matt Rainback and Simon Foskett. Leading ladies pairing are RYA 420 Ladies Champions Imogen Stanley and Kate Macgregor in 7th on 29 points. Rebecca Kalderon and Rosie Sibthorp are second ladies in 14th and Lucy de Boltz and Milly Parkin are in 16th (20/04/2008) Bala - Day 1 17:25 Race 4 has been completed and the fleet are returning to shore (probalby for a nice warm shower and drink). All very tight on the finish line and our observer could not definitively identify the finishers. Will need to wait for results. The first discard applies to the Bala open but not the selector series. Two races are scheduled for tomorrow. 16:20 Unofficial results - Race 3 1 (4) James Rusden / Joe Williams 2 (1) Ben Saxton / David de Boltz 3 (9) Matt Rainback / Simon Foskett 4 (16) Jonathon House / Lewis Rumbol 5 (5) Imogen Stanley / Kate MacGregor 6 (46) Timoth O'Loaire / Brian Kelleher 7 (2) Owain Matthews / Tim Saxton 15:40 Race 3 Mark 1 - first 5 Bow numbers 4, 1, 9, 2, 16 The wind has decreased a little with different pressure causing difficulties for the sailors. 15:00 Fleet launching for afternoon racing Unoficial results race 2: 1 (1) Ben Saxton / David de Boltz 2 (2) Owain Matthews / Tim Saxton 3 (9) Matt Rainback / Simon Foskett 4 (8) Ben Palmer / Piers Strong 5 (6) Peter Irwin / David Kohler 6 (16) Jonathon House / Lewis Rumbol 7 (4) James Rusden / Joe Williams 8 (10) Rebecca Kalderon / Rosie Sibthorp 9 (12) Joshua Pistol / Oliver Herve 10 (5) Imogen Stanley / Kate MacGregor 14:20 Fleet ashore. 13:20 Race 2 is just getting underway. Unofficial finishing positions for race 1: (Bow numbers used - based on RYA Youths finishing positions, Irish boats start at 40) 1 (1) Ben Saxton / David de Boltz 2 (4) James Rusden / Joe Williams 3 (8) Ben Palmer / Piers Strong 4 (2) Owain Matthews / Tim Saxton 5 (16) Jonathon House / Lewis Rumbol 6 (46) Timoth O'Loaire / Brian Kelleher 7 (9) Matt Rainback / Simon Foskett 8 (5) Imogen Stanley / Kate MacGregor 9 (3) Phil Sparks / Ben Gratton 10 (11) Guy Stephens / Nic Bennett-Jones 2nd girls in 19th are Jane Butler and Jennifer Andreasson 12:00 Forty boats competing. First start of the day got away with gusts just under 30 knots. 11:20 We have not had any official feedback yet, but webcams show that fleet has launched (link on the left of this page). More news to follow once available. (19/04/2008) Which event(s) should I sign up for? Only sign up for the Team Selection Series if you are a eligible to represent GBR at the above events. Overseas boats, please sign up for the Bala and Highcliffe Opens if you are racing in the British Team Selection Trial Series. You can also enter only one of the two events. British boats signing up for only one event will NOT be considered for Team places. (16/03/2008) |
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Information 2008 Team Selection Notice Notice of Race - Team Selection Series Team selection series for the 2008 International 420 Class Open & Ladies' World and Junior European Championships. Bala Open This is the Team Selection Event 1. Sailing Instructions Event timetable Local weather and webcam Any questions Contact: Sailing Secretary - Peter Saxton Email: peter.saxton@virgin.net Tel No: 07860 959 666 |
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