Offshore Sailing

Southport Yacht Club

Since 1946

CELEBRATING 75Years

Summer is here and with that comes a new year and spectacular days on the water. It is particularly pleasing to see the offshore fleet growing to 14 boats across two division especially given how difficult 2020 was. Big welcome to Cath and Dave’s new boat ‘Hot Seat’, Pogo 12.5metres, we couldn’t miss you with the bright red wrap!

Summer Round the Cans Series has started and after 7 races Aramex leads Division 1, followed by Blunderbuss and Cyclone. In Division 2 Knot Another Painkiller leads with Fourlove in second and Pole Dancer in third place. Summer Passage Series has also started, in Division 1 Indulgence has the lead followed by Kerisma and Aramex. KD Girl is leading Division 2 followed by Knot Another Painkiller and No Secrets. Sadly, the Cook Island race was postponed due to adverse weather conditions in December and we hope to run it before the season ends on 30th April. Sail Paradise saw a record number of boats participate for 4 days racing as the first major regatta of 2021. It was wonderful to see so many local boats and from RQYS participating, congratulations to all skippers, crews, race officers, volunteers and hospitality staff who make this event so enjoyable!

Surf to City was another challenge with the forecast rather unpredictable. Congratulations to all SYC boats who competed including Saskia II, Mischief, Steeplejack, Maritimo, Black Diamond and Hot Seat.

There is still a lot sailing to see out the end of the season, 30th April and I look forward to seeing as many boats as possible out enjoying the water.

Dani Offshore Sailing

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