CLOUDS and 18 to 20mph winds greeted the 15 sailors at the Laser Open at Barnt Green Sailing Club.
The competition on Saturday included seven boats from the home club.
With the numbers down on last year, mainly due to the forecast conditions, the competitors set out for the scheduled three races of the day.
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After a general recall at the start of the first race and the first lap of the course completed, Tom Hayes had soon taken control of the race and pulled away from the fleet with an impressive lead.
He held on to the end of the race with David Harper in second and Steve Harper in third position.
Race two saw another even line at the start and again, Hayes appeared at the first windward mark, along with home sailor Rob Lennox.
The rest of the fleet chased after the pair for the remainder of the race, which finished with Hayes taking his second victory of the day and the Open title.
Lennox was second and Matthew Holbourn third.
The final race was the closest of the day, with five boats constantly jostling for first place.
Hayes sat out the race and eventually after an hour of changing positions, David Harper came through the finish line in first position ahead of Steve Harper and Hobourn.
Final results: 1) Tom Hayes (Blithfield), 2) David Harper (Draycote Water), 3) Steve Harper (Draycote Water).
Barnt Green Sailing Club Wednesday evening Pursuit Series (April 16) results:
Seniors: Dinghies - 1) Tim Jobson (Solo), 2) Brian Allen (Solo), 3) Bob and Mandy Suggitt (Lark).
Sailboards - 1) Jeff Nancarrow, 2) Matthew Brown.
Sunday Class racing (April 20):
1st race: Seniors: Sailboards: 1) Chris Pack, 2) Robin Brown, 3) Jeff Nancarrow.
Enterprise Class: 1) Adrian and Caroline Savage, 2) Stuart Howe and Pat Lewis, 3) Gordon and Rose Padmore.
Lark Class: 1) Bob and Mandy Suggitt, 2) Kelsey Suggitt and Josh Stuart.
Laser Class: 1) Russell Lewis, 2) Richard Chisnell, 3) Rory Jones.
Solo Class: 1) Brian Allen, 2) John Preston, 3) Keith Heyes.
Juniors: Optimist Class: 1) William Lockett, 2) Matthew Cross.
2nd race: Seniors: Sailboards: 1) Robin Brown, 2) Chris Pack, 3) Jeff Nancarrow.
Enterprise Class: 1) Adrian and Caroline Savage, 2) Gordon and Rose Padmore, 3) Stuart Howe and Pat Lewis.
Lark Class: 1) Bob and Mandy Suggitt.
Laser Class: 1) Russell Lewis, 2) Sam Woods, 3rd Rory Jones.
Solo Class: 1) Brian Allen, 2) Keith Heyes.
Juniors: Optimist Class: 1) William Lockett, 2) Matthew Cross.
3rd race: Seniors: Sailboards: 1) Chris Pack, 2) Robin Brown, 3) Jeff Nancarrow.
This Saturday and Sunday sees the Enterprise Midland Area Championship Open meeting at Barnt Green Sailing Club.
The weekend will comprise of three one hour races on the Saturday and a further two on the Sunday.
Both day's racing commences with the first race at 11am.
The subsequent races follow a lunch and tea time break and with prize giving on completion.
It is anticipated that at least 25 boats will attend this Open.
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