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Guildford Marine Frensham Frenzy
Sunday 9th March 2008
Frensham Pond's annual open Frenzy came of age with the highest quality fleet in the competition's seven year history.
The Frenzy, a pre-season rally sponsored by Guildford Marine, is popular with visiting sailors especially those following a long winter lay off.
The wind had moderated following the gusts of Saturday. Moderate breezes and bright sunshine were interspersed with wind shifts and blustery showers. Thirty four competitors came to the start line for the two race series. The Frenzy is a handicap pursuit event with slowest boats on Portsmouth number starting first and faster classes giving chase. Dominating the series were the four helms of the OK single-hander contesting the Frenzy as part of their travelling winter series. The morning race went to Terry Curtis, OK, from Upper Thames SC, with Keith Videlo, Solo, Frensham, second, Mike Edwards, OK, South Stafford SC third, fourth Dan Aller, OK, Waldringfield SC, with Frensham veteran member, Richard Hart in his Finn fifth.
Race two in the afternoon became a clean sweep; the OK class taking all four places with Terry Curtis winning again and Steve Cockerill in his Rooster 8.1 fifth.
Following a most enjoyable day competitors were in a mood for the traditional Frensham free tea. Presenting the prizes club commodore John Townsley welcomed Denise and Chris Grainger from Guildford Marine, the event sponsors. He thanked all who had worked so hard to make the Frenzy a success and especially race Officer Graham Howlett, Linda Whitney who handled the admin ashore, the event founder, Chris Ellis and Jane Marriott and her kitchen team.
Final Results
| Position | Helm & Crew | Boat Class | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Terry Curties (Upper Thames SC) | OK | Fleece + glass |
| 2nd | Daniel Aller (Waldringfield SC) | OK | Gill Sailing Bag + glass |
| 3rd | Mike Edwards (South Staffs SC) | OK | ZK Rash Top + glass |
| 4th | Keith Videlo (Frensham Pond SC) | Solo | Musto gloves |
| 5th | Richard Hart (Frensham Pond SC) | Finn | Musto bag |
| 6th | Steve Cockerill (Stokes Bay SC) | Rooster 8.1 | Neck wear + reel of rope |
| 1st Enterprise | Alex Johnson + Ian Johnson (Frensham Pond SC) | Enterprise | Prolube, burgee + glasses |
| 1st GP14 | Tim Hemsley + Richard Harding (Frensham Pond SC) | GP14 | Prolube, burgee + glasses |
| 1st Lark | Chris Ellis + Adam Hopwood (Frensham Pond SC) | Lark | Prolube, burgee + glasses |
| 1st Laser | Nick Royse (Frensham Pond SC) | Laser | Prolube, burgee + glass |
| 1st OK | Terry Curtis (Upper Thames SC) | OK | Prolube, burgee + glasses |
| 1st Youth 18-21 | Not awarded | ||
| 1st Youth 15-17 | Andrew Bridge + Felix Collier (Frensham Pond SC) | Cadet | Gill gloves |
| 1st Youth Under 15 | Ellie Hinde + Caroline Croft (Frensham Pond SC) | Cadet | Wallets |
| 1st Lady Helm | Katrina Gilbert + Colin Gilbert (Frensham Pond SC) | Enterprise | Rash vest + towel |
| 1st Lady Crew | Julia Allen (Banbury SC) | Lark | Rash vest |
| 1st Family | Stuart Allen + Julia Allen (Banbury SC) | Lark | Hat + gloves |
| 1st Master over 45 | Steve Cockerill (Stokes Bay SC) | Rooster 8.1 | Keymaster |
| 1st Grand Master | Richard Hart (Frensham Pond SC) | Finn | Waterproof case |
| 1st Sailability | Not awarded | ||
| Endeavour | Not awarded | ||
| Bizarre moment | Not awarded | ||
To find out more about the Frensham Frenzy, click here.