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MARCH/APRIL 2011
DOWNWIND
VICSAIL BENETEAU REGATTA—SUNDAY 27 MARCH This year was the CYCSA’s turn to host the popular Vicsail Beneteau Regatta.
10 Yachts in total entered – 6 from the CYCSA and 4 from RSAYS. Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Psaltis from Vicsail held a welcome and briefing on the patio at 11am, followed by morning tea and cake.
There were 2 divisions – Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker. Spinnaker course: Start – Point Malcolm (S) (Orange Inflatable) – Wreck Buoy (S) – Finish - In total about 8nm. Non- Spinnaker course: Start –Point Malcolm (S) (Orange Inflatable) – Finish - In total about 5.5nm. Vicsail Beneteau Regatta Sunday 27 March 2011 1st
War & Peace – Stefan Marcel
2nd
Nellie Myra – Trevor Mudge
3rd
Sea Hawke – Jerry Brown
The races started at 1300 with only 3 knots of wind from the SE, flat seas and sunshine. About 30 minutes into the race, a light SW sea breeze prevailed (7/8 knots), giving all entrants a lovely afternoon of sailing in the sunshine for 2 to 3 hours. After the race finished, all competitors headed back to the marina, where a BBQ and drinks for 80 really topped off the day. Brendan and Rebecca did the presentations for both divisions, followed by the overall result and the announcement of the 2011 winner of the Beneteau Bugle.
Another great day at the CYCSA!
Congratulations War & Peace!!
~ William Strangways
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