The river series event at Thames SC was cancelled last Sunday.

However this was a bonus for the Minima regatta taking place just downstream in Kingston with 3 travelling (from as far afield as Hampton and Tamesis) merlins who had turned up at Thames SC making up a total entry of 8 Merlins.

Prizes were presented by the Mayor of Kingston and the winning boat, 3560 Ollie Houseman received both the impressive Hilde Cup and the Thames SC trophy.
2nd was 3538 Ken Duffell and 3rd 1004 Mike Stephens.

Curses.....

And fourth was 3645 Blue Velvet (Dad and myself).

However, more importantly, it was a Tammy 1, 2, 3, 4 and there were 36 boats including Toppers, National 12s, Fireflies, Enterprises, Solos, Raters and, of course, Merlins out there up river from Kingston Bridge.

And fourth was 3645 Blue Velvet (Dad and myself).

However, more importantly, it was a Tammy 1, 2, 3, 4 and there were 36 boats including Toppers, National 12s, Fireflies, Enterprises, Solos, Raters and, of course, Merlins out there up river from Kingston Bridge.

So did the thames series only count for the sunday? If so doesnt that mean i beat you richard :P

Sorry Natt, Barry and I were sailing in the Minima regatta.  Came 2nd on the Saturday afternoon and 3rd on the Sunday morning.  Only two races to count from three, hence we didn't sail the last race.  We weren't competing for the Thames trophy.

Full results for the Minima Regatta:
1st 3560 Luka - Ollie Houseman and Catherine Ashley (Tamesis Club)
2nd 3538 Sorcerer's Apprentice - Ken Duffell and Brian Corking (Tamesis Club)
3rd 1004 Avenger - Mike Stephens and Susannah Bell (Tamesis Club)
4th 3645 Blue Velvet - Barry and Richard Mourant (Tamesis Club)
5th 3580 Chambulls - Natt and Alan Fuller (Hampton SC)
6th  685 Bow Belle - Denis Lockwood and Christine (Minima YC)
7th 2638 Red Admiral - Ben Marshall and John Wilkey (Minima YC)
8th 1952 Warrior - Paul Seaman and Eileen Barry (Minima YC)
Does anyone know the results from just the Sunday and whether they count for the Thames series Thames SC event?

Minima Thames Series meeting on 2nd October
I received a poster for this and it looks like being a Merlin event not to be missed - 

New trophy - Eric Archer Memorial Trophy
Chindit Trophy - for boats over 30 years and I believe Chindit will be competing for it.

CHAMPAGNE!!! - A crate of Champagne to be shared amongst the winners!