CASTLE Cove Sailing Club held spectacular International Canoe and Contender dinghy classes with two-time world champion Graham Scott taking the spoils.

Despite the weather forecast earlier in the week, it attracted nearly 40 competitors mostly from the South of England and Wales.

Unfortunately, the weather forecast proved to be accurate and no racing was possible on Saturday, with wind speeds gusting at up to 50 knots.

On Sunday the wind had abated somewhat to between 17 and 23 knots.

Event organiser and competitor, Rob Smith, said: “This was almost perfect wind for the Contenders providing a real test, especially as the April chill and tiredness kicked in over the four races.

“The race team, headed up by race officer Jock Fellows, arranged ideal courses with a screaming first reach.”

It was fiercely competitive and, in the end, only one point separated first and second.

Smith managed ninth and the other CCSC representative, Ben Hawkes, was 21st after a baptism of fire for his first open in the class.

Conditions on Sunday were challenging for the International Canoes and in the first race 10 boats started but only six finished, with local sailor Mike Fenwick taking line honours ahead of Plymouth’s Chris Hampe and current world champion Robin Wood in third.

Conditions took their toll on the other races, run with a reduced field. Overall, CCSC members Mike Fenwick and Martin Robb took first and second places respectively. Glen Truswell claimed a very impressive third place on only his third day of sailing an International Canoe.

At the prize-giving all competitors left with goodies from Sika Ltd, the event sponsor. The event, organisation and facilities were well appreciated by many of the visitors who congratulated CCSC and the many volunteers who helped with catering and other tasks.