Race Report 2024 VYC Regatta
Steven London
About 25 DBSC Members travelled north to Sow and Pigs off Watsons Bay last Saturday to participate in the annual Vaucluse Regatta. There was a great fleet (about 50 Lasers) from the local Harbour clubs, and competitive racing followed!
Although it started as a gusty southerly, the wind eased a little as it swung from left to right still remaining gusty at times, - with the usual tide in the channel it made for a difficult top mark rounding (when we could find the mark!). There were also some interesting start sequences, a few general recalls to keep us on our toes, and by the end of 3 races our exhausted fleet sailed back into to Double Bay, just before the 18 footers arrived home!
Congratulations to all the Sailors who attended, and especially these champs who took the main stage:
ILCA 6 & 4 :
1. Sylvie Stannage (HHSC/DBSC)
2. Bruce Savage (MHASC)
3. Brooke Wilson (RSYS/DBSC)
ILCA 7:
1. Otto Henry (DBSC)
2. Conor Kellett (DBSC)
3. Tom Lowndes (VYC)
Photos by Brendan Pollard