Time/Position: 17.53 (13th from 225 [2nd V50])
Dreadful weather this evening - constant rain, crosswinds and lying water. I decided against the Ponderosa, as I have done that many times, instead opting for this - another long-established race (actually a summer series) that I have never done, despite often doing the September Wirral series. It gave a splendid outing, out to Leasowe lighthouse and then eastwards along the seafront towards New Brighton. After a pleasant warm-up with Dave, I was pleased to feel pretty good for the easterly romp along the seafront towards Harrison's Drive (one of the more familiar September races). The race often benefits from a strong westerly, which sadly was not present today - instead a crosswind, not particularly helpful, from the south/south-east. Some water on the route, and lots of sand, and this slowed times a bit. Still raining heavily at the finish, but a nice chat with Dave as we took the long jog back to the car in Leasowe.
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