Friday 23 April

Happy St. George's Day!

The weather was again slightly cooler, with a fairly clear light. In fact, for the first time, the sky directly above was almost blue and there were complaints about shafts of sunlight coming through the awning over the firing point! The wind as from the right, moderate strength with occasional gusts.

Shooting this morning was at 900 yards. First the Pairs/Badge events and then the QP Individual. Subject to protests, in the Pairs we have: AUS 296.7; NZL 295.3; RSA 294.7. I do not yet have the detailed badge scores.

In the Individual, the leader board shows: Haasbroek, RSA, 327.35; Morris, WAL, 326.39; Corbett, AUS, 326.31; Paton, CAN, 324.31; Calvert, NIR, 323.29. However, there is a protest regarding the shoot of Grenfell, AUS, last night's leader.

I will add to this later on.

** As of 2100 here, the protest has been denied but an appeal has now been launched. Hence, the order of the top scores remains in doubt.

Tomorrow is the final day of the competitions. All firing will be at 1000 yards: first the Pairs/Badge Match and then the Individual Queen's Prize. We should have results and the awards ceremonies by noon.

Many thanks to all those who have indicated they are looking at these daily burbles!