WITH a wind of variable force 3-4 from the South with gusts from almost any direction up to force 6 and 7, the racing during the Belmont Racing Open Points Series was at times reduced to survival.

By the end of the day, the cold and wet had taken a lot of the fun out of it.

Nevertheless John King and his crew showed great form while Rob Smith demonstrated his skill as a submariner.

Merlin Rockets:- First Race:- D Jones, C Flint; Second Race:- J Cahill, R Smith, D Jones; Third Race:- J Cahill, R Smith, C Flint.

GP14s:- First Place:- I Platt, J Moulton, J Waddington; Second Race:- I Platt, I Walker, J Waddington; Third Race:- I Platt, I Walker, J King.

Handicap:- First Race:- A Flitcroft, I Ranson, D Barclay; Second Race:- A Flitcroft, I Ranson, D Senior; Third Race:- A Flitcroft, I Ranson, D Barclay.