Gunn Trophy: Exciting, Competitive and Friendly!

 (Seventeen Toppers participated in dreich weather)

Despite the rain we had an ideal breeze which allowed all the sailors to compete on a level playing field -- no reefs were required, but a reasonable breeze blew throughout the afternoon. Four races were held with some really close racing as the afternoon wore on. All observers commented on how much the sailing improved as the less experienced youngsters quickly gained confidence. Some of the competitors had only previously sailed on inland waters, so tides were bound to be new to them!

Cumulative points per team of three were awarded in each race and the results were:  

1st Lochcarron A

2nd Lochcarron B

3rd Plockton A

4th Plockton B

5th Lairg

6th Kinlochbervie.

After derigging the sailors and camp followers were treated to an indoor barbeque. Many thanks to all those who travelled to make the day such a success and to our own team at the club -- Galley Slaves, Rescue boats, Race officers, Meridian, etc. etc.

 

 (Plockton fielded 5 sailors)

 

 (The Lairg Team)

 

(The furthest travelled team from Kinlochbervie) 

 

 (Lochcarron B )

 

 

 (Lochcarron A  are presented with the Gunn Trophy by Race officer John Ireland.)

 

 

As this photo shows, the starts were competitive but, particularly in races 2 and 3, the tide played a big part --particularly catching the fresh water sailors unawares.