PENGHU REGATTA 2015

Mumm 36, Rewind, took the honours in Monohull Racing A

Yamaha 31, Yoyo, winner of the Monohull Racing B

Poya Penghu and YoYo, racing teams of A and B Division

Winning teams received their award at the final prize giving on the dock

SIMPSON MARINE PENGHU REGATTA 2015

SECURES ISLANDS’ REPUTATION AS A SAILING DESTINATION

The third annual Penghu Regatta, in the historical Taiwan Strait archipelago, combined competitive racing with festive parties and camaraderie to secure Penghu’s place in the heart of Asia’s sailing community. The 18 to 21 June regatta sponsored by Simpson Marine, boasted a large number of returning boats in the 16-boat fleet, showing that Penghu’s waters are quickly becoming an Asian favorite. The region’s unspoiled islands and the quaint local restaurants hosted the regatta’s after-parties.

The regatta began with a 40-mile passage race from Anping on Taiwan to the small island

of Wang An in the centre of the Penghu archipelago. Unfortunately light winds resulted in a

drastically shortened course. The rest of the weekend consisted of inshore racing amongst

the islands, including a Beneteau Cup competition on the last day, which was won by Poya,

a Beneteau First 40, with another Beneteau First 45, Rosy Sky, in 2 nd .

Rewind, took the weekend honours in Monohull Racing A, with Rosy Sky in 2 nd , Poya in 3 rd and,

in Monohull Racing B, Yoyo in 1 st , NPTU in 2 nd and the Beneteau Oceanis 37, Maggie, in 3 rd .