Today was the first day off that the team has had since last Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Consequently many took the option of having a late night and letting their hair down a little by playing pool at the local pub Lock Dock and Barrel until the early hours.<\/p>\n
With the option of a lie in it was going to be a relaxing morning, with many making a move to one of several eateries for a leisurely breakfast.<\/p>\n
This was also the day of the GB under 25 matches and the GB veterans’ matches.<\/p>\n
Palma team members made their way out to the range to show support as the match began, with the numbers of supporters rising throughout the afternoon.<\/p>\n
With the wind blowing constantly from the right, with quite strong gusts at times it was going to be a hard fought match.<\/p>\n
The GB under 25s fielded two teams, with both GB Red and Blue dropping 2 points at 300 yards.<\/p>\n
Falling back to 600 yards, GB Blue were a further 6 off and while Red dropped 9.<\/p>\n
It would all be sorted out at 900 and 1000 yards. With increasing winds the coaches were going to need every ounce of their skills.<\/p>\n
After 1000 yards GB Blue finished on 965.74 and GB Red on 955.68.<\/p>\n
With the other teams scores in, GB Blue had taken first Place and GB Red second. Well done to our young shooters!<\/p>\n
The GB under 21s were also shooting this match and managed a very creditable 6th place with a score of 936.83, all good practice for their match tomorrow.<\/p>\n
The GB Vets came second behind US, with Canada in third. Scores to be confirmed.<\/p>\n
After the match the GB Palma team hosted all four GB teams for drinks back at Waters Edge, in celebration.<\/p>\n
The team then settled down to a barbecue cooked by Tom Drysdale and Henry Day, all followed up with a choice of apple or apricot crumble and ice cream ably prepared by the captain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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