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Vega Solent Bash 2009 (Fareham)
(Friday 28th August – Sunday 30th August)
This event was organised and hosted by the Fareham Sailing & Motor Boat Club, to whom the VAGB extends its thanks. The conditions made for excellent racing with a Westerly F4 - 5 - 6 with a cracking course set by Martin Duffus.
The famous Vega Solent Cup was won at a gallop by Mike Saunders and his Vega Chloe II. As the only boat who managed to conquer the spinnaker in the blustery conditions Mike deserved his well won victory. Southern Comfort, Peggy and Miss Vega fought a very close contest for second place with the weight of Steve Birch and his crew enabling full sail to be left up for the final tack to take second place. Peggy was close behind in third with Miss Vega just missing out on a podium finish.
It goes to prove that the vega One Design Racing is still as exciting as it has always been. The Solent Cup will be inscribed and sent to Mike Saunders in the very near future.
The traditional Predicted Log Event was won by Steve Birch in Southern Comfort beating Miss Vega by a mere 1 minute!!
The evening BBQ/American Supper was a great success. Tactics were discussed, "if onlys" were put in the mix, beer was drunk and the world of sailing put to rights! The food and company was excellent
I would like to pass my thanks to Fareham Sailing Club for again hosting a fantastic event. To Martin Duffus for taking on the mantle of Race Officer and producing a wonderful course with excellent racing conditions. Most of all I would like to thank all participants of the event, whether they raced, attended the evening soiree or just supported - It is appreciated
Southern Comfort V1703 - Steve Birch
Miss Vega V3317 - Ray & Anne Steele
Peggy V1044 - Philip Warwick
Panacea V1497 - Enya
Blue Bar V1210 - Ted & John Trim
Nampara V2552 - Alan Manning
Chellabelle V1399 - Sue Penda
Chloe II V1774 - Mike Saunders
Thistledown Nicholson 32 - Martin Duffus
Chloe II with sails set......
Southern Comfort approaching the start
The course was the following: A total of 16 nautical miles (about 20nm with all the tacking!)
Start - Between Committee Boat and "Decent Cuppa"
2 - "Bob Kemp" to Port
3 - "Nomansland Fort" to Port
4 - "Bembridge Ledge" to port
5 - Between the Concrete Dolphin and Green Pole (Submarine Barrier)
Finish - Between the Committee Boat and "Decent Cuppa"
I will try and obtain photos from those who attended but I am afraid I was too busy trying to keep Southern Comfort upright to take any racing photos - Anyone else manage?
Martin Duffus (Fareham) Home 01329 239549) (Mob 07718 146904) martin_duffus@hotmail.com
Steve Birch (VAGB) – (Home 01684 568676) (Mob 07831 846997) steve@albinvega.com
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