2025 Australia Day Handicap Shield

A fine but flukey day today for the 5th running of the Australia Day Handicap Shield. Winds were very light apparently, until I turned up at the start of race 6 and th esailors were then treated to some good consistent wind (you're welcome).

Ten sailors made it to the dam. A bit light on but with it being a long weekend, I am sure many would have been away with families etc, taking advantage of the extra day tomorrow.

Seven races sailed in all, and with the early dominance of Lisa, it was hard for anyone to crawl back her significant lead - finishing the day in first on 14 points.

Coming in close behind was Rod Marshall with his Blister, just three behind on 17 points.

Third place was Andrew Wardrop - making it a Blister podium - two further afield on 19 points.

A very difficult day to get handicaps right in the end, with the wind being so light earlier on and then coming in nicely for the last two races.

Thanks to our PRO, Les Hanson, for getting everyone under way and managing the best he could on the handicaps.

Coming up

Wednesday will see the IOM's in action again on Mid-Week Handicap. Button press at 11am.

Next Sunday will be IOM Scratch Round 2 at montrose, button press at 1pm. We intend on pulling up the existing buoys and laying courses as we would for the upcoming Nationals for a dress rehersal. We hope to see as many sailors as possible there on the day to give it a real good test.

Kyle