Jennifer's Joyful Journey

Twenty Toppers converged on Fortrose near Inverness for leg 5 of the 2009 Scottish Travellers Series at Canonry Sailing Club. In very testing conditions with lights winds over a tricky tide it was Jennifer Abraham who reigned supreme after the three races which could be completed on the Saturday. Sunday dawned bright and completely still and despite four hours of stemming the tide off Fortrose Harbour there was nothing even the best of the fleet could do but repeatedly cross the start line only to be swept back over it in the calm spells.

So Victory to Jennifer - well done and great to see a new face at the front. Let's hope this becomes a regular feature.

As for the rest, well I was not there but as news filters through it seems that Annandale sailors were rewarded for their long drive with the next two places, Joanna Barrie holding off Jessica Campbell for 2nd and third. Go the Girls.

As for details I am not sure who won race one but suspect it must have been Jennifer. Sammi took race two. Calum MacIvor and Sammi had good battle whilst leading Race three but paid the price for getting out in front when the wind completely died on the final reach leaving the unlucky pair to be swept away by the tide then filled in from behind as the middle order arrived. The new wind did eventually arrive but as the former leaders sprinted for the finish they found themselves well behind and battling to avoid double figure places at the end.

I will post a link to the results when I find them.

Next event for the squad sailors is the National Indicator/CraftInsure Nationwide at Parkstone. 200 entries so it will be a tough one for the Scots after the 500 miles to Poole. See you there?

G.