Six-shooters Rob Greenhalgh, Dan Johnson and Jonny Meers on ‘RMW Marine’ had another clean sweep in Portland Harbour yesterday, giving them six bullets for the first round of the 18ft Grand Prix.

The weather conditions were perfect, with blue skies and a breeze that built from 10 to 15 knots, and the racing was very well managed by the Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy’s Richard Stevens. The Skiff sailors are now looking forward to two more visits to this venue during the course of the season – another round of the Grand Prix, and the national championship, both in September.

Although the ‘RMW Marine’ team were streets ahead of their competition this weekend, there was some excellent close racing for the minor places, with Victor Brellisford, James Fawcett and Dave Smith on ‘White Stuff’ just holding off the challenge of Tim Penfold, Andy Jameson and Will Penfold sailing ‘Marlow’.

Jon Bennett, Andy Jeffries and Don Francis on their newly acquired ‘GoFish’ had another good day, and moved up a place to secure fourth position.

The next round of the Grand Prix will take place at Hayling Island Sailing Club on the 11-12 August.

Overall Results

1st ‘RMW Marine’ – Rob Greenhalgh, Dan Johnson and Jonny Meers, 0 points

2nd ‘White Stuff’ – Victor Brellisford, James Fawcett and Dave Smith, 20.4 points

3rd ‘Marlow’ – Tim Penfold, Andy Jameson and Will Penfold, 25.4 points

4th ‘Go Fish’ – Jon Bennett, Andy Jeffries and Don Francis, 36.7 points

5th ‘West Mersea Trailers’ – James Campbell, Lee Child and Drum Sydenham, 47.4 points

6th ‘Alba Marine’ – Martin Goodlad, John Aikman and Richard Thoroughgood, 57.4 points

7th ‘Bristol Panel Formers’ – Dominic Bowns, Richard Edwards and Tom Edwards, 60.7 points

8th ‘Total Recall’ – Ollie Holden, Ben Clothier and Will Clothier, 62.7 points

9th ‘Custom Eyes’ – Andrew Hetherington, Chris Hopkins and Luke Byrom, 75 points