| A large entry of dedicated orienteers assembled for their weekly Wednesday Worship at the Temple in Mausoleum Woods. The Temple provided welcome cover for Poacher HQ after an afternoon downpour had saturated the terrain. Planner Vernon Davis set up some fast courses through pleasant Spring woodland largely devoid of any obstructing vegetation - straight line navigation paid dividends. After 3 events a pattern is emerging on both Long and Short. Liam Harrington with 2 wins out of 3 is now the one to beat for the Poacher Trophy as is Zac Field also with 2 out of 3 wins in the Short Championship. Juniors filled 4 out of the first 5 places on the Short chased home by East Barkwith's Mel Clark, Grasby's Gary Robinson and Veteran Geoff Holmes the only representative from the Horncastle area in the Series. The Ladies' title holder, Rosie Field , again looks odds on to win again though Log's Kaele Pilcher could come into contention. Early leader in the new Ultra Vets category is South Yorkshire's Pat O'Grady with Mike Smith well clear in the SuperVets group with 8 events to go. Mention must be made of the sterling work on the night done by computer maestro Brian Slater who missed his run in order to successfully overcome some unforeseen problems with registration. Next week it is Nettleton Woods - just off the A46 Grimsby - Lincoln road. |