Lake Bonney Yacht Club skippers contested programmed championship heats 9 and 10 on Sunday 24th March.
It was great to see 10 yachts start heat 9 in a variable 5 to 8 knot South east wind pattern.
The first mark rounding was very congested with ILCA7 'Blade' forced to do a penalty turn for infringing an overtaking boat rule. The eventual winner of the heat, 'ILCA7 'Bandit' had a unexpected capsize whilst gybing but lost very little ground on the fleet.
Rounding the leeward mark the first time was dominated by the Aero fleet of Steve and Kirstin Thomas and John Eshman along with Mike Rumbold on Dolphin catamaran 'Midnight Flyer' and Geoff Ling on Contender 'Pushing limits'.
Brenton Menzel on Paper Tiger 'Talisman' and Pacer, Joel Edson and Nacre catamaran 'Doocaty' Gareth Carpenter were in the mix.
A big shift up the first windward leg saw the tight fleet splinter into the race finish result.
1st ILCA7 'Bandit' Beau Delaine
2nd ILCA7 'Blade' Chris Stevens
3rd Aero7 'Just' Steve Thomas.
Race committee decided wind conditions were becoming very variable and unfair for championship racing and abandoned heat 10.
There is no racing this Easter weekend which is the first Easter regatta to not be programmed in over 75 years.
Programmed racing returns on Sunday 7th April which will be the resail of 'Eb Farmer perpetual Trophy' and Heat 10 club Championship. Everyone is welcome to view and participate in the racing and or even just a chat to competitors. CU there.
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The wind has been fickle for the last few weeks but here’s hoping that tomorrow’s forecast 10knots is correct.
Sail training is scheduled for the morning with racing to start at 1
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Reminder NO club sailing or sail training this weekend due to the long weekend and our devoted volunteers having a well deserved break. ... See MoreSee Less
Light winds are predicted for tomorrow which will be perfect for our sail training participants. Hopefully something with a little more oomph will come in time for everyone sailing in the championship series at 1 ... See MoreSee Less
Just a reminder that sail training returns tomorrow morning for all those interested. ... See MoreSee Less
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Sometimes the wind doesn’t cooperate, as any sailor will tell you.
The Taipan catamarans gathered at Lake Bonney for the State Championships on the weekend, however Saturday had minimal wind and Sunday had even less. We have enjoyed hosting the sailors, families and friends, and it was great to see so many at Saturday evening’s dinner. You’re all welcome back at the club at any time.
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Thanks for the great weekend. It has been one of those summers for all clubs
Fabulous weekend. Loved helping cater for you all. Hopefully next time there’s wind. 🤞🏼
Had a great time even without a lot of sailing.
Was still a fun weekend off the water!
Then along comes today 😬