The Open took place in light winds and attracted eleven starters of whom three were visitors, from Draycote, Elmsworth and the RAF (Steve Sharpe, ex-ASC). Unusually five races of approximately 30 minutes each were contested, perhaps a template for the future as this provided close racing and the winner was not decided until the final race. It was Richard Le Mare from Draycote SC who took the honours from Aldenham's Pete Ellis, with local hero Barry Steel a good third. A race report will be posted on the Yachts and Yachting website.

Richard proposed  a vote of thanks for the OD crew led by Colin Carver and the galley team consisting of the female side of the Hallé family.