The annual New Century Bowmen two day shoot near Macclesfield is normally accompanied by dismal weather conditions, and this year was no different. Sunshine and heavy showers were predicted by the Met Office for the 17th July… They got the heavy showers bit correct! It was my last chance to shoot a Bristol 2 round before having to move up an age group next month, and thought it would be nice to get a decent score to end on.
Despite the heavy (occasionally torrential) rain, and gusting winds blowing from all directions, I managed to win the competition, increasing the county record that I already hold, and setting a new regional record.
Day two of the shoot was supposed to be the worst of the weekend weather, and it was. The wind was a lot stronger, and head on for the first half of the shoot. The wind then started to randomly change direction for the last part of the shoot. On top of the strong winds we had the additional problem of the frequent showers again. Once again I got the highest score, and set more county and regional records for a Double Bristol 2 round.
22 July 2010, 11:48Posted by: