RSA Paglesham Pot – Race Report
Paglesham ➜ Burnham Fairway No.5 • Sunday 16 June 2025
Conditions
- Wind: Light and fickle north-easterly, ~6 knots
- Tide: Ebb turning to young flood mid-race
- Course: Start at Paglesham ➜ Roach Buoy ➜ Burnham Fairway No.5 ➜ return
Entrants
| Boat | Helm & Crew | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Martinique | Skipper: Mark Edmunds Crew: Dave Edmunds, his sister & partner | |
| Agean | Dave + crew | Debut RSA race |
| Orissa | Matt & John Langrick | — |
The Race
The RSA’s 2025 season opened with a three-boat contest for the Paglesham Pot, sailed in classic early-summer conditions—light breeze, slow tide turns, and plenty of tactical calls.
The race was delayed slightly while Orissa‘s crew made their way aboard, but the fleet eventually got away at 10:20 on a gentle close reach down the Roach.
After rounding the Roach buoy, the real test began. The breeze stayed patchy at best, and the last of the ebb was quickly replaced by a young but persistent flood. This turned the beat towards Burnham into a series of short tacks against the tide.
Martinique managed to break away early and maintain momentum. With a steady hand on the helm and good coordination, she reached Burnham Fairway No.5 and completed the course by 11:20, securing line honours and the trophy.
Agean and Orissa, meanwhile, fought valiantly but were eventually overcome by the current, both retiring as they began to drift back into the Roach.
Results
| Place | Boat | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Martinique | Finished – 11:20 |
| — | Agean | Retired |
| — | Orissa | Retired |
Shore Notes
After retiring, Orissa moored at the Royal Burnham Jetty for a well-earned Sunday lunch. Unfortunately, the restaurant was fully booked, but the crew rallied with sandwiches and ice cream at the nearby café—keeping the spirit of the day intact.
Summary
- Textbook early breakaway: Martinique’s early pace and clean tacking paid off handsomely.
- New boat, new trophy: A fine RSA debut for both Martinique and Mark Edmunds—congratulations!
- Tide vs crew: Agean and Orissa showed great perseverance but were ultimately outgunned by the young flood.
The Paglesham Pot now belongs to Martinique—at least until the next race…
Written By Unknown
Edited By Robert Ayre
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