Brace of winners

Evesham Sailing Club

IT was just what was needed on the Avon last Sunday as far as sailing dinghys are concerned a stiff constant breeze from the south blowing up over the weir and covering the whole of the river and there was some exciting action to be had.

Green won the first race taking the lead almost immediately and appeared to revel in the conditions.

Edwards chased hard but could not make much headway into the lead with Middleton and Haywood in hot pursuit.

Edwards seemed secure in his second place but made a mistake which allowed Haywood through who made the most of the clear air and began to close the leader down but it was all too late.

The second race got under way in slightly stronger winds in almost the same pattern with again Green leading but with the other boats close by.

He then made a mistake and Haywood and Middleton pou-nced with some fast action.

Middleton misjudged his boat and ended in the bank putting him back into third spot.

Edwards had to sail too many penalties and Rod Stephens put up an excellent performance but it ended Haywood first, Green second and Middleton third.