Report thanks to Angus Jolly

Ten boats lined up for the final two races of the IOMA FIM series on Sunday morning. Race officers Ian Moffett and Barbara Jolly, having been thwarted by an uncooperative start boat took to the end of the stone pier and set a starboard ‘windward / leeward (sausage) course for race 1.
An over enthusiastic pack, all crammed at the pin end forced a general recall as most were clearly over the line as the hooter went. The second attempt was equally messy with several boats being squeezed out and one or two early starters having to re-cross the line.
After much place swapping and the odd collision, Dave Batchelor (Laser Std) emerged as the clear winner both on the water, and on corrected time. Andrew and Katie Dean (RS200) took second with Ali Hinds (Laser Radial) closely behind. Series leader Angus Jolly, crewed by budding ‘junior’ Connor Christian tied for fourth with Ralph Kee.

Race two and the Laser fleet once again seemed really keyed up - was it the influence of the Olympics, or the presence of ‘Jim the Coach’ that was hyping them up? Anyway, everyone got away first time with much barging and shouting.
A ‘P’ course was in order and again, there was much place changing throughout the fleet. The racing so close that there was only 36 seconds between the first nine finishers.
This time it was Andrew and Katie who took the glory (and the series), with Ben Swindlehurst (Laser Rad) second and Simon Pressly (Laser Std) third. Ralph Kee maintained his form and was fourth, Mike Pridham fifth (both in Laser Stds).

Thanks to Peter Hoosen-Owen and Jim ‘The Coach’ for manning the rescue boats.

Race 1 Results:
1: Dave Batchelor, 2:Andrew & Katie Dean, 3: Ali Hinds, 4=: Angus Jolly & Ralph Kee, 6: Ben Swindlehurst, 7: Mike Pridham, 8: Simon Pressly, 9: Chris Hill, 10, Theo Leach & Josh Gaines.

Race 2 Results:
1: Andrew & Katie, 2: Ben Swindlehurst, 3: Simon Pressly, 4: Ralph Kee, 5: Mike Pridham, 6: Angus & Connor, 7: Dave Batchelor, 8: Ali Hinds, 9: Chris Hill, 10: Theo & Josh.

Final series standings:
1st Andrew & Katie, 2nd Angus & Connor, 3rd Theo Leach. (Full results available on Manxsailracer.com

The dinghy season has now ended at the MS&CC and to bring things to a close there will be a Sponsors Presentation evening on Friday 10th October, 7.30 – 9.00 to include the Bridson and Horrox, WI-Manx, IT Works and IOMA FIM series. All are welcome especially competitors, Race Officers, Rescue Boaters. So please do come along and make an evening of it.

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