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The light breeze persisted overnight and racing (using the WhatsApp group for
communication) was delayed until midday finally allowing the fleet to set off on a
round the cans course although the original plan was a long Solent race. The open
division was won by F718 “Crackerjack” Matthew Jones and Stuart Watson with the
Cruiser winner was F764 “Kingdom Come” helmed by Dirk Kalis.

Saturday again suffered from lack of wind and was finally abandoned as the overall
Open division winner Ed Donald was too far ahead on points for anyone one to catch
him. Sadly positions 2 and 3 could have been changed had the race been sailed. The
cruisers were in a similar position with F764 “Kingdom Come” helmed by Dirk Kalis
the overall winner.

Apart from the daily prize giving, a few drinks and some good food we held an Open
Forum Meeting on Thursday for everyone to discuss “anything” Folkboat before
having a quiz and Curry supper. This year we held a Ukrainian fund raiser at Mark and
Mary Hall's house raising over £550 and also thanks to our sponsors, we had canapés
and lots of wine and Prosecco at our Association Secretary's house , Nicky Henderson
and her family.

The final prize giving dinner at the RSYC was attended by over 100 people all taking
home not only their weeks memories but also an individually named glass keeper
prize. Congratulations to all the winners and especially a huge "Thanks” must be given
to our sponsors Lymington Yacht Haven for their generous support to this event that
allows it to be staged at greatly reduced prices.

The week was memorable not just for the light and variable weather, the endless
delayed starts but the friendships of the Folkboat sailors.

Next year, 2023 has a special twist with the last two days of racing also encompassing
the Nationals for a very special last two days and a joint prize giving evening.

Come and join us, at Yarmouth from August 19th-25th 2023.

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