Please select your home edition
Edition

GJW Direct Lark Nationals at Saundersfoot Sailing Club - Day 1

by Steve Hall 2 Aug 2015 12:43 PDT 2-7 August 2015

The Larks have arrived at Saundersfoot in good spirits and seem to have brought the weather with them so far!

Race 1 started in glorious sunshine and 15-18 knots coming from the south bringing a decent sized swell along with it, the fleet were sailing on a trapezoidal course followed by a sausage over three laps. James Ward and Eluned Stewart got the fleet underway as pathfinders.

Alan Krailing and Joe Hunt were quick out of the gate and lead around the windward mark followed by Charlie Roome and Jeremy Stephens, and Ross and Jane Kearney. Alan/Joe stretched out a lead but were never headed, despite the attentions of Nigel Hufton/Will Kennedy. Charlie/Jeremy finished third with Pete Gray/Rach Rhodes close behind.

Race 2 started again on a trapezoid with Chris Holliman and Kate Hutchins as pathfinder, on a right hand favoured race track these two were always going to be in the running and one tack later they lead around the windward mark from Charlie Roome and Jeremy Stephens, Alan Krailing and Joe Hunt, James Goss and Nic Booth and Steve/Ally Hall.

The first reach was too tight to hold spinnakers, the first five boats managed to build a small gap on the chasing fleet giving some breathing room on the run, Charlie/Jeremy led onto the bottom reach followed by James/Nic and Chris/Kate.

On the bottom reach these boats all went high where as Steve/Ally worked the waves low to sail around the group and start the second beat in the lead. Positions stayed the same for the rest of the race with Steve/Ally leading from Charlie/Jeremy. Alan/Joe managed to work his way into third by virtue of James/Nic swimming at the bottom of the first sausage.

Thanks must go to Saundersfoot for so far making the fleet very welcome and turning the racing around very quickly today much to the appreciation of everyone involved, giving plenty of time for an afternoon on the beach crabbing!

Top three after two races:

1st Alan Krailing and Joe Hunt
2nd Charlie Roome and Jeremy Stephens
3rd Steve and Ally Hall

Related Articles

Musto Lark Nationals at Abersoch overall
Tom Gillard and Rachel Gray wrap up the win The fourth and final day of the Lark Nationals 2025 dawned with 6-12 knots forecast. The majority of the fleet were pleased to see lighter conditions after a big day yesterday, and everyone was pleased that most of the broken boats had been repaired. Posted on 30 Jul Musto Lark Nationals at Abersoch Day 3
Wild Winds and White Horses The fleet awoke to howling winds and a stirring sea on day three of this year's Musto Lark National Championships. With max gusts making 30 knots and white horses galloping offshore, the stage was set for a thrilling—and punishing—day of racing. Posted on 29 Jul Musto Lark Nationals at Abersoch Day 2
Three races held to bring the schedule back on track With 3 races planned for and completed on day 2, clearly the overall positions were likely to change substantially. Posted on 28 Jul Musto Lark Nationals at Abersoch Day 1
A very light wind and strong tide make for a tricky first race The 2025 Musto Lark Nationals kicked off today at the South Carnarvonshire Yacht Club in Abersoch. The usual class stalwarts were joined again this year by defending champion Tom Gillard crewed this time by long term sailing partner Rachel Grey. Posted on 27 Jul Musto Lark Nationals runners and riders
Returning to the golden sands and turquoise waters of Abersoch this month The Musto Lark Nationals (27-30 July) returns to the golden sands and turquoise waters of Abersoch, a venue that promises champagne sailing and tight tactical racing. Posted on 15 Jul Craftinsure Lark Chairman's Trophy at Weymouth
Working with the 'Youths on Boats' (YoBs) programme The Craftinsure Lark Open circuit returned to Weymouth Sailing Club 21-22 June, challenging for the coveted Chairman's Trophy. The hosts provided champagne sailing on the waters of the 2012 Olympics, followed by a social on Saturday. Posted on 26 Jun Craftinsure Lark Open at Banbury
A shifty westerly and lower-than-usual water levels restricted the size of the course A shifty westerly and lower-than-usual water levels restricted the size of the course which led to some very tight racing at the Craftinsure Lark Open Meeting at Banbury Sailing Club. Posted on 9 Jun Lark class Frank Carter trophy at Frensham
Held every year since 1967 Frensham Pond Sailing Club hosted their Lark Open on Sunday 18th May, sponsored by Craftinsure. The event has been held every year since 1967, racing for the Frank Carter trophy. Posted on 21 May Craftinsure Lark Open at Rock
What a weekend it was! For nearly 40 years, a magical sailing event has taken place at Rock over early-May Bank Holiday, the annual Lark Open, sponsored by Craftinsure. This year, the Scorpions came to join in the fun - and what a weekend it was! Posted on 6 May Out to play this weekend
Fair winds are forecast, the P&B team is heading to the coast Fair winds are forecast, the team's heading to the coast. We're back on the road, maximising time on the water this bank holiday with Scorpion, Europe and Lark events at Rock and the Flying Fifteens at Hayling Island. Posted on 3 May
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2025 Sail-World Marine Business North America and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy