RACE REPORT 21 October 2023

VAUCLUSE OPEN REGATTA

Photo by Ashley Deacon

PRO Daryl Lawrence reports:

A filling Nor'easter, the first "big day" of the season, greeted 60+ Lasers (not all signed in) including a dozen or so from Vaucluse Yacht Club and a contingent of ten elite women sailors to lead the fleets around the course. The Etchell’s start line featured in the centre of the triangle, and some twelve-foot skiffs joined the fun on one of their legs. It was a day to pay attention to traffic.

Race 1 saw David Newman then Otto Henry and Quentin Burns take the Standard Rig honours. In Radials it was Sylvie Stannage, Healy Ryan and Sara Bruce. In 4.7s, Jasper Kinsman won, followed by Jacqui Winship and Zoe Allan.

Race 2 Standards was won by Otto Henry, then Zander Bijkirk and Luke Parker. In Radials, Sylvie again, Robert Persson (VYC) and Martin White.In 4.7's it was Miles Greenwood (who had broken a mast prior to R1), followed by Jasper. There were other 4.7s sailing but had not signed on. But congratulations in conquering the 20kt plus winds.

Big effort by VYC to bash their way back down the harbour.

Thanks to all the support boat people, and thanks for returning all the anchors.

Photos by Elisabeth Tattersall

Results:

Laser Standard (ILCA 7) - 18 entrants:

1st: Otto Henry

2nd: David Newman

3rd: Zander Bijkerk

Laser Radial (ILCA 6) - 24 entrants:

1st: Sylvie Stannage

2nd: Sara Bruce

3rd: Robert Persson

Laser 4.7 (ILCA 4) - 4 entrants:

1st: Jasper Kinsman

2nd: Miles Greenwood

3rd: Jacqui Winship