Race Report - Saturday 16 March 2024
Chris Tattersall
Photo by Pete Collie
Autumn PoiNt Score Races 11 & 12
Our fleet of over 40 boats was met with a light and shifty ESE breeze. A relatively short easterly course was laid in the “Dardanelles” between Point Piper and Shark Island. Shortly before the first start the wind shifted south and, continuing the military analogy, it looked like it might prove to be a “soldier’s course”. Thankfully, that turned out to be just one of many large oscillations throughout an afternoon that rewarded lighter sailors attuned to changes in wind direction and strength.
Both fleets were well-behaved during the starts, although a couple of visitors in the Radial fleet over-stepped their welcome and attracted the individual recall flag.
There were lots of tight battles right across the fleets in both races. While an aggrieved Steve won an apology in his tussle, it was Grant who crossed the finish line ahead of him. Special congratulations to Miles Greenwood who took line honours in both races in his first appearance in the Radial fleet.
Winners on handicap were as follows:
Race 11
ILCA 6 (Radial): Tory Epworth
ILCA 7 (Standard): Maxim Djura
Race 12
ILCA 4 (4.7): Theo McGonigle
ILCA 6 (Radial): Tory Epworth
ILCA 7 (Standard): Murray Stone