Typhoon Scorpion Nationals 2021 in association with Craftinsure and FFX - Day 2

Day 2 dawned on a dryer, brighter Penzance with the sun encouraging the fleet to venture out from the harbour although the competitors were slightly stiffer from yesterday's exertions. The North Westerly meant that Mounts Bay was flatter but the wind was still a steady 20 knots.

Race 3: Course - T3L Triangle / Sausage /Triangle: Leeward Finish

There is some fantastic drone footage of the gate start from Lee Whitehead, below. It took two hours of editing to make the pathfinders, Dave Elson and Gavin look even remotely photogenic, but it was well worth it.

Sam Watson & Shandy lead the way out the gate and managed to tack and clear the fleet. However, their plan went wrong as they pushed too far right and were passed by the fleet on their inside. First round were Nigel Wakefield & Pasty in the famous Shockwave 1880 - Mike Lennon's Championship winning boat from 1987.

As the race progressed, the cracks began to show in the fleet with Tom Jeffcoate & Tim Hartley's rudder parting company with the boat at the windward mark, and Vince Horey taking a swim at the gybe mark. At the finish, normal service had resumed with Tom Gillard & Rachael Gray leading the way then Ryan & Hannah Buchanan followed by Pete Gray & Rich Pepperdine.

Race 4: Course - T3L Triangle / Sausage /Triangle: Windward Finish

The early starters were well rewarded with Alan Krailing & Si Forbes creaming in from the left followed by Tom & Rachael. The order stayed the same until the run when Alan was stranded high and Tom took the opportunity to make an undertake which he held to the finish. Second was Alan Krailing & Si Forbes and third was Pete Gray & Rich Pepperdine.

Again, the Penzance safety team were amazing and didn't come off the water until all competitors were safely ashore with beers and saffron buns. Although, they did have to wait until our past national champion John Mursell sailing with regular Y&Y columnist Dougal Henshall finally arrived after mistakenly sailing into Newlyn harbour, rather than Penzance - surely a nomination for tonight's pecker award.

Tonight's social is the 'eggs in the basket' quiz night hosted by the newly-weds Pete & Rachael Grey.

The SWHAGS have successfully completed a very arduous expedition to Mousehole via numerous ice cream shops.

Day 2 of the Typhoon Scorpion Nationals in association with Craftinsure & FFX at Penzance - photo © Lee Whitehead / www.photolounge.co.uk

Sponsors

The National Scorpion Association would like to say a massive thank you to the event sponsors, who have been so good to the Scorpion class, especially during these times.

Typhoon - Typhoon International have been innovators in providing personal protection from the elements since 1947. We have a reputation for the manufacture of exceptionally high-quality marine products, including drysuits, wetsuits, diving suits, buoyancy aids and more.

Craftinsure - Craftinsure is owned by Boat owners who are set up the business nearly 20 years ago and Craftinsure now insures over 20,000 boats. We only insure Boats. Craftinsure is a 'Quote and Buy' online business, we pass on the cost savings of being online to you as very competitive premiums. We are direct to customers only - we do not deal with brokers or marinas, so you get the savings.

FFX - Are one of the largest independent suppliers of power tools and power tool accessories, hand tools, fixings and fasteners, and general construction consumables. FFX's head office, on-line operation and distribution centre is in Lympne, Kent with branches in Ashford and Folkestone.

The class encourages Scorpion sailors to support our sponsors wherever possible, since they are so good at supporting us.

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Day 2 of the Typhoon Scorpion Nationals in association with Craftinsure & FFX at Penzance - photo © Lee Whitehead / www.photolounge.co.uk

Results after day 2:

Day 2 of the Typhoon Scorpion Nationals in association with Craftinsure & FFX at Penzance - photo © Lee Whitehead / www.photolounge.co.uk