In spite of Dave Lambert and Patrick Rohart being pumped up for action, and having a serious ‘Team Talk’ before the race, they lost the much coveted Punchbowl Trophy to Comet sailors Annette Walter and Michael Ettershank.

It was a disappointing result for Supernova sailors Dave and Patrick as they’d hoped to make their winning streak three-in-a-row, but it was not to be. They eventually sailed into third place after Shaun Smale and Dave Campbell - also in a Supernova.

Annette and Michael were particularly nippy when it came to changeovers after each lap. They were not afraid to nose-dive into their boat amid a shower of splashes. Shaun and Dave C kept the pressure on them throughout, but their changeover style was more “stately”!

Dave L and Patrick had some fun times as they exchanged places but sometimes it didn’t all go according to plan (take a look at Patrick’s face). Also see more photos of the pair in the album (here).

It was a great pleasure to see Tony Hale on the water after a long absence. He partnered Paul McAlister in another Supernova and they came in 4th.

Next it was Peter Thornley and Charles Adams in a Streaker. Their changes were also done in a steady gentlemanly manner. It was all going very smoothly when both collapsed into laughter on one occasion when Pete complained: “I can’t get my leg over!”

Finally, Junior team Ben Hawker and Oscar Hayward campaigned a Comet and had a lot of fun even though they were last. It was Oscar’s first ever race with the club and he was elated throughout . Even a knock on his head by the boom at the end of the race failed to dampen his enthusiasm.