BOB Sampson’s Laser with his full-sized sail was the first boat to cross the start line at midday heading down towards the dam on the sunny but deceivingly cold day.

The north-easterly wind averaged 5mph but gusts got up to 13mph.

After rounding Dam Green, Dave Perrett’s solo passed Jane Anderson’s tiny Topper allowing him to gain second place in the race order.

The weather conditions made getting to Inlet a little tricky; each sailor taking a different approach, hoping to overtake, but all having no luck.

No further changes in positions meant the race continued in suit with Sampson doing enough for victory.

Results: 1 Bob Sampson (Laser Full); 2 Dave Perrett (Solo); 3 Jane Anderson (Topper); 4 Vicki Duncalf (Topper).

The afternoon race got underway at 2pm, while improving weather conditions alongside two new additions to the fleet meant the race was looking more promising.

Nathan Pollard’s Aero 7 was hard to beat after crossing the busy start line first, while Both Linda Spiller’s and Bob Sampson’s Lasers didn’t have room to pass the start buoy so had to turn back and start again, delaying them slightly at the start line.

The fleet progressed on and not long after, Bob Sampson’s Laser Full managed to pass Linda Spiller’s Laser with the smaller Radial sail.

With the consistent increased winds, the positions were held for the entirety of the race which was won by Jane Anderson.

Results: 1 Jane Anderson (Topper); 2 Nathan Pollard (Aero 7); 3 Bob Sampson (Laser Full); 4 Dave Perrett (Solo); 5 Linda Spiller (Laser Radial); 6 Vicki Duncalf (Topper).

Thanks were given to the race officers Brian Pollard and Tash Routley for running the races and to Mandy Pollard for taking the photos.