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The "Top Three" results from each fleet as submitted to local newspapers by Gordon Padmore weekly, the most recent at the top.

The winter series of 2009/2010

2010 Snowflake Series. (Scroll further down for the new years day race results and the 2009 frostbite series.)

Seniors result update, by Rob Lennox after checking "scoring" in the Racing Rules of Sailing. quote :-

"On Sunday, I thought it was an unbreakable tie too, but then I realised that Bob had a 2nd equal as one of his 8 relevant results for our tiebreak sailing instruction. The Racing Rules of Sailing are quite clear that 2nd equal scores = 2.5 points (see Rule A7). Therefore, when you list the results in order of best to worst, you break the tie in my favour (my 2 is better than his 2.5). It couldn't be closer!" unquote.

So, there we have it. Or, do we? Bob, do you agree with this? Certainly, the closest score a series could possibly achieve. Perhaps Gordon should have gone to five decimal places !

By my reckoning (RB) there seems to be a tie at the top in the seniors fleet, between Rob Lennox and Bob Suggitt with four firsts each and four seconds each when they both met meaning a tie that cannot be broken by our tie break system, or, do you (Rob or Bob or Keith as Sailing Sec./Results) know better? I can't tell who is third without seeing the full results sheets. (Red names are links)

The junior winner appears to be William Lockett but without the full results sheets, I can't be certain. The definitive results will be posted here as soon as they are available.

Sunday Snowflake Series 28.02.10: The final. Scoring - 6 races to count.

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Rob Lennox (Laser), 2^nd Bob Suggitt (Solo), 3^rd Kate Brooks (Solo).

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st Matthew Cross (Optimist), 2^nd Rachel Cross (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Rob Lennox, (Laser), 2^nd Bob Suggitt (Solo) 3^rd Kate Brooks (Solo).

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st Matthew Cross (Optimist), 2^nd Rachel Cross (Optimist).

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Sunday Snowflake Series 21.02.10: Here we go again! Another race day lost due to snow and ice. Only two more races to go, weather permitting of course. The only thing I can add about Sunday is the following quote from the Commodore, who did at least turn up. "Surprise, surprise – ice stopped play. The Commodore was keen to lead from the front but as it wasn’t his boat, he felt it better not to risk it. Needless to say, there was only one other enthusiast keen to sail and in retrospect, I have only just realised there wasn’t any rescue! "

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Sunday Snowflake Series 14.02.10: 13 boats raced in the best conditions of this years snowflake, sunshine, good breeze and not cold (in the sun anyway).

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Bob Suggitt (Solo), 2^nd Rob Lennox (Laser), 3^rd Russell Cherry (Laser). 2.25 seconds between first 2 places.

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st Rachel Lennox (Laser), 2^nd Charli Lennox (Laser), 3^rd Hannah Lennox (Laser).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Rob Lennox, (Laser), 2^nd Equal Russell Cherry (Laser) & Bob Suggitt (Solo). (This is to 4 decimal places)

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st Rachel Lennox (Laser), 2^nd Tom Fennimore (Optimist), 3^rd Charli Lennox (Laser).

"A good day’s racing all round, despite the results lower down the league!" (Comment by the Commodore)

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Following last week’s refreezing of the reservoir, the Snowflake Series re-commenced again this Sunday, the results of which are as follows,

Sunday Snowflake Series 07.02.10:

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Bob & Mandy Suggitt (Lark), 2^nd Rob Lennox (Laser), 3^rd Nigel Wrigley & Crew (Lark).

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st William Lockett (Optimist), 2^nd Freddie Lockett (Optimist), 3^rd Tom Fennimore (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Bob & Mandy Suggitt (Lark), 2^nd Rob Lennox, (Laser), 3^rd Nigel Wrigley & Crew (Lark).

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st William Lockett (Laser), 2^nd Freddie Lockett (Optimist), 3^rd Tom Fennimore (Optimist).

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31.01.10: No results.

Due to a very cold night on 30th January the lake again froze over and sailors were greeted by the sight of snow covered ice. Racing was cancelled.

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Following the thaw and after the recent freezing over of the reservoir, the Snowflake Series re-commenced on Sunday 24th January.

Sunday Snowflake Series 24.01.10:

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Rob Lennox (Laser), 2^nd Bob & Mandy Suggitt (Lark) 3^rd Russell Lewis (Laser).

Sailboards – No Entries (Sorry about the hoax if it confused anyone, GP is still an Ent. sailor really!)

Juniors: 1^st William Lockett (Optimist), 2^nd Martin Wrigley (Optimist), 3^rd Matthew Cross (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Bob & Mandy Suggitt (Lark), 2^nd Rob Lennox, (Laser), 3^rd Paul Cross (Laser).

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st William Lockett (Optimist), 2^nd Martin Wrigley (Optimist), 3^rd Freddie Lockett (Optimist).

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The races on the 10th and 17th were cancelled due to the lake being frozen over. Gallery here.

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The 2010 Snowflake Handicap Series commenced on Sunday 3rd January.

Sunday Snowflake Series 03.01.10:

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Kate Brooks (Solo), 2^nd Rob Lennox (Laser), 3^rd Merlyn Wilcox (Enterprise).

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st Martin Wrigley (Optimist), 2^nd William Lockett (Optimist), 3^rd Matthew Cross (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Kate Brooks (Solo), 2^nd Rob Lennox, (Laser), 3^rd Paul Cross (Laser).

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st Matthew Cross (Optimist), 2^nd Martin Wrigley (Optimist), 3^rd Freddie Lockett (Optimist).

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Although we had planned to run a Boxing Day race, this was cancelled due to the lake being completely frozen over. It was therefore surprising that the water returned for a New Year’s Day race to be run, the results of which are set out below. (GP)

Friday’s New Years Day race 01.01.10: Gallery HERE

Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Kelsey Suggitt (Laser), 2^nd Rob Lennox (Laser), 3^rd Bob & Mandy Suggitt (Lark).

Juniors: 1^st Matthew Cross (Optimist), 2^nd Freddie Lockett (Optimist), 3^rd William Lockett (Optimist).

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Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series 20.12.09:

The final day of the Frostbite and it lived up to its name, freezing cold, snow on the ground from Saturday night's fall, however, the sun shone and it was all beautiful. A couple of images will be uploaded here once I get them out of my 'phone. (RB) Provisionally and unofficially, the winners are Bob Suggitt, 6 points (Seniors) Martin Wrigley 6 points (Juniors) and Robin Brown 6 points (Sailboards).

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Kate Brooks (Solo), 2^nd Kelsey Suggitt (Laser), 3^rd Rob Lennox (Laser).

Sailboards – No Finishers but Christian Barnes (DNF) at least started!

Juniors: 1^st Matthew Cross (Optimist), 2^nd Tom Fenemore (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Rob Lennox, (Laser), 2^nd Kate Brooks (Solo), 3^rd Kelsey Suggitt (Laser).

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st Matthew Cross (Optimist), 2^nd Tom Fenemore (Optimist).

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Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series 13.12.09:

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Bob Suggitt (Solo), 2^nd Rachel Lennox (Laser), 3^rd Rob Lennox (Laser).

Sailboards – 1^st Chris Pack, 2^nd Christian Barnes, 3^rd Julian Barnes.

Juniors: 1^st Tom Fenemore (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Rob Lennox, (Laser), 2^nd Russ Cherry (Laser), 3^rd Bob Suggitt (Solo).

Sailboards – 1^st Christian Barnes, 2^nd Chris Pack, 3^rd Julian Barnes.

Juniors: No Entries.

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By my reckoning, Steve Cumley and Bob Suggitt have five firsts each, Rob Lennox has three and Russell Lewis one. It's not over yet, for sure..... (RB)

Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series 06.12.09: Phew! It blew, more than forecast, at least force 6 from the S.S.W veering S.W. later. Mild (ish) and sunny, exhilerating? Exhausting more like!

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Steve & Nicola Cumley (Lark) 2^nd Bob Suggitt (Solo), 3^rd Charli Lennox (Laser (4.7, a good choice it seems).)

Sailboards – 1^st Robin Brown

Juniors: 1^st Tom Fenemore (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Steve & Nicola Cumley (Lark), 2^nd Rory Jones (Laser), 3^rd Bob Suggitt (Solo).

Sailboards – 1^st Robin Brown

. Juniors: 1^st Tom Fenemore (Optimist).

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Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series 29.11.09: The coldest day so far, chilly hands after race one! Wind NE to SE @ F2 in the gusts. Racing followed by Lunch, AGM & Prizegiving.

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Bob Suggitt (Solo), 2^nd Kate Brooks (Solo), 3^rd Adrian & Caroline Savage (Enterprise).

Sailboards – 1^st Chris Pack, 2^nd Robin Brown, 3^rd Christian Barnes. Images here. "The first beat of race one" and here." The effect frozen fingers has on some people! "

Juniors: 1^st Lucy Best (Optimist), 2^nd Freddie Lockett (Optimist), 3^rd William Lockett (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Bob Suggitt (Solo), 2^nd Kate Brooks (Solo), 3^rd Steve & Nicola Cumley (Lark).

Sailboards – 1^st Christian Barnes, 2^nd Robin Brown, 3^rd Chris Pack. Photo's linked to above, courtesy of Fran Barnes.

Juniors: 1^st Lucy Best (Optimist), 2^nd William Lockett (Optimist), 3^rd Freddie Lockett (Optimist).

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Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series 22.11.09: The forecast said "strong winds and heavy rain", we had @ force 3 with occ. showers! We were let off lightly and enjoyed good racing.
Click these thumbnail images to enlarge.

Photographs from the second race courtesy of Roger and Linda Brindley.

1st RACE    Seniors:    Dinghies -1st Rob Lennox (Laser), 2nd Becky Thomas (Laser), 3rd Bob Suggitt (Solo).
                    Sailboards - 1st Robin Brown, 2nd Chris Pack.
                  Juniors: 1st Martin Wrigley (Optimist), 2nd Matthew Cross (Optimist), 3rd William Lockett (Optimist).

2nd RACE   Seniors:   Dinghies -1st Bob Suggitt (Solo), 2nd Kate Brooks (Solo), 3rd Rob Lennox (Laser).
                   Sailboards - 1st Robin Brown, 2nd Chris Pack.
                   Juniors: 1st Martin Wrigley (Optimist), 2nd Matthew Cross (Optimist), 3rd William Lockett (Optimist).

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Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series 15.11.09: Light (ish) and shifty southerly veering SW often, the day after the storm that lashed southern England the day before.

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Bob Suggitt (Solo), 2^nd Steve & Nicola Cumley (Lark), 3^rd Russell Cherry (Solo) (Wasn't he in a Laser? Admin.). (Bob fights off the chasing Cumleys)

Sailboards – 1^st Christian Barnes, 2^nd Robin Brown, 3^rd Chris Pack.

Juniors: 1^st Tom Fenemore (Optimist), 2^nd Charlie Coombes (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Bob Suggitt (Solo), 2^nd Steve & Nicola Cumley (Lark), 3^rd Philip Everard (Solo).

Sailboards – 1^st Christian Barnes, 2^nd Chris Pack, 3^rd Robin Brown. (Christian fights off the chasing Pack)

Junior: 1^st Charlie Coombes (Optimist), 2^nd Tom Fennemore (Optimist). (The Oppi's share it out, a friendly solution)

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Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series 08.11.09: Chilly at first but a pleasant and fairly steady northerly.

1^st RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Steve & Nicola Cumley (Lark), 2^nd Bob Suggitt (Solo), 3^rd Tim Joinson (Solo).

Sailboards – 1^st Robin Brown, 2^nd Chris Pack, 3^rd Lewis Barnes.

Juniors: 1^st Matthew Cross, (Optimist), 2^nd David Allenby (Optimist), 3^rd Tom Fenemore (Optimist).

2^nd RACE Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Steve & Nicola Cumley, (Lark) 2^nd Kate Brooks (Solo), 3^rd Bob Suggitt (Solo).

Sailboards – 1^st Robin Brown, 2^nd Chris Pack, 3^rd Lewis Barnes.

Junior: 1^st Matthew Cross (Optimist).

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Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series 01.11.09: To be known as extremely windy Sunday!

1^st RACE

Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Russell Lewis (Laser), 2^nd Sam Woods, ((Laser), 3^rd Rob Lennox (Laser).

Sailboards – "Plenty of starters (3) but no finishers – they must still be out there!" (Quote by GP)

Juniors: 1^st Martin Wrigley, (Optimist), 2^nd Matthew Cross (Optimist).

Reply by RB (pictured) "No, we all got back, some more easily than others!"

2^nd RACE

Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Steve Cumley & Charli Lennox (Lark), 2^nd Bob Suggitt (Solo), 3^rd Rob Lennox (Laser).

Sailboards – No Entries.

Juniors: 1^st Martin Wrigley, (Optimist), 2^nd Matthew Cross (Optimist), 3^rd Tom Fenemore (Optimist). (RB comment "I've never seen an Oppi go so fast as Martin reaching down to buoy 4")

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Sunday Frostbite Pursuit Series 25.10.09: This week is the start of the Frostbite series which consists of two pursuit races each week for all boat classes and concurrently, two sailboard points races.

1^st RACE

Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Rob Lennox, (Laser), 2^nd Russell Lewis (Laser), 3^rd Bob Suggitt (Solo).

Sailboards – 1^st Chris Pack, 2^nd Robin Brown.

Juniors: 1^st Martin Wrigley, (Optimist), 2^nd William Lockett (Optimist), 3^rd Freddie Locket (Optimist).

2^nd RACE

Seniors: Dinghies -1^st Rob Lennox (Laser), 2^nd Bob Suggitt (Solo), 3^rd Kate Brooks (Solo).

Sailboards – 1^st Chris Pack, 2^nd Robin Brown.

Junior: 1^st Martin Wrigley, (Optimist), 2^nd William Lockett (Optimist), 3^rd Freddie Locket (Optimist).