The first race series of the season came to a close on Sunday 26th of April with 17 boats racing in light winds under a blue sky. After a windy start to the series the weather has improved as the series as progressed. The better weather may have helped increase numbers as this year 40 boats raced in the series compared to 28 in 2008, with average turnout of 15 this year compared to 10 last year. I hope that with god weather and new members joining all the time we can continue with these healthy numbers. Racing on the water was dominated by Mike Pritchard who won 9 of the 12 races, seven in his Laser and two in Roger Day’s Phantom. Not surprisingly this meant Mike won the series overall from Kevin Milton who has quickly go to grips with his Phantom after many years in a Laser. Other notable performances were from Paul Warren, Nick Duffew and overall the standard of sailing is improving.
Final Results:
| 1st | Mike Pritchard | Laser | 7.0pts |
| 2nd | Kevin Milton | Phantom | 16.0pts |
| 3rd | Kevin Last | Supernova | 26.0pts |
| 4th | Brian Dennis | Phantom | 43.5pts |
| 5th | Keith Brereton | RS Vareo | 44.5pts |
| 6th | Paul Warren | Fireball | 45.0pts |
Paul sailed with a variety of Fireball crews, most notably Julie Warren and Emma Clayton.