The weather was mild for Rutland at this time of year. It has been freezing in the past. Although it was not sunny and infact was grey and drizzly, it sure beat icy cold fingures and toes of past. The wind was good on Saturday with a range from 6-12 knots and fairly steady for inland water. Sunday was far lighter and eventually died away completely but a good call from the race officer to start on time ment we got two races in giving a series of five races with one discard.

Special metions go to;

1) Laura Baldwin for winning with a 9 point lead from 2nd place to take the Inland National championship title 2004.

2) Ross Harrvey who was the first non-lottery funded sailor winning the Holt goody bag with his 5th place. Ross was also the first male competitor.

3) Hannah Blore, who had a fantastic day on Sunday with a 1st and 2nd place, well done!.

4) Greg Pitt, who was the top placed first timer racing the Europe. Greg finished 12th.

5) Weston Sailing Club for having the biggest Europe fleet with four members racing this weekend.

Laura Baldwin.

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