18 teams sailing 24 fireflies competed at the Wessex Winter Warmer on 7th/8th Feb in chilly medium winds but blue skies and sunshine.
Teams included newly selected GBR1 and GBR2 teams and 1st reserves.
After a complete round robin of some 156 races West Kirby Hawks remained unbeaten with Society team (and guests) 2nd, Keyhaven 3rd and Itchenor 4th. These 4 teams sailed semi – finals where Hawks beat Itchenor 2-0 and Keyhaven beat Society 2-0.
Hawks continued their dominance in the final and despite being in losing combinations at times and chaotic situations always managed to emerge on top to win 2-0 over Keyhaven and remain unbeaten over the weekend.
Overall
1st West Kirby Hawks
2nd Keyhaven YC
3rd Itchenor YC
4th Society
5th Royal Thames Blue
6th Royal Forth Hoosiers
1st University – Exeter 1
2nd University – Oxford