As some of the raiders were arriving from Brighlingsea the first practise race for the ECPR took place in the Estuary consisting of a 2 mile windward / Leeward course in a punchy force 4-5. Simon Northrop sailing with Crew Robyn Ford on the Winchester F18 (who was waiting for news to see if he could come and play Sunday!) started well and found some excellent downwind to speed to contend for the lead.
After two laps of the course Gummer (F18) won with Northrop/Ford a closesecond and Henry White (Spitfire) third.
Northrop was especially happy as this was Robyns first ever competitive race on an F18.
The scond race saw the arrival of fellow Raiders Sunnucks / Farren and with wind slightly easing this again suited the Northrop / Ford team who place another second with Gummer again taking the Bullett both boats a long way ahead from Sunnucks/Farren placing 4th.
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