THERE was a light breeze for eight boats at Arden Sailing Club’s Defford base for the spring handicap series’ fourth race.

Ralph Evans (Solo) led from start to finish. In the Comets, Malcolm Colledge edged forward, leaving Tricia Wood trailing behind and Terry Andrews eventually retiring.

David Bryden (Heron) was followed by Kevin Powell (Mirror), while Stuart and David Stephen, out testing a Laser Bahia, also retired.

But Bryden won on the handicap rule followed by Evans, Colledge, Wood, Emma Williams (Laser) and Powell.