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David Lockett, BGSC Fleet Captain, has submitted this report on the 2008 Barnt Green Optimist Open Meeting.  "The meeting was held on Saturday 28th June in ideal sailing conditions.  We had a total of 19 competitors taking part of which 10 were in the Gold Feet and 9 in the Silver fleet with abilities ranging from National Squad members to virtual beginners.  It was very pleasing to see that we had competitors travelling from as far away as Norfolk, Bristol, Liverpool and Nottingham."

Mike Harding of Hollowell S.C. and Sasha Brereton of Barnt Green S.C.

Full results can be seen here, (opens a new page)

"Barnt Green had four sailors taking part with William Lockett being the only gold fleet sailor who finished a very respectable 4th after one of the most fiercely contested final races I have seen for a long time.   In the silver fleet Sasha Brereton was our best placed sailor in 5th with Donald Pickworth (Pictured left) and David Allenby also putting in a good show and enjoying the racing." "Sasha won the prize for the most improved sailor on the day having shown real promise, a willingness to learn and the ability to put what she learns into practice immediately."

Sasha Brereton, BGSC, most improved sailor and Steph Harding, Hollowell S.C. Gold fleet winner, receive their prizes from David Lockett.

Rob Lennox, Race Officer looks on and David commented "Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out on the day.  Without them, none of this would have happened."  Should anyone wish to contact David here is his email link   david.m.lockett@virgin.net  

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