DF95 Winter Scratch Round 4

h​Nice windy day today. With the state still teetering on the edge of severe weather warnings, we were able to sail still, with the dam open.

Seven skippers turned up today for a good rehersal for next weeks State Championship in the NW of the state.

Eleven races completed in heavy weather. Everyone in C Rigs, except for John, who used B for the day. At times, it looked like the D Rig was going to be an option.

Some very good racing in the heavy conditions, with plenty of reward for those who chose the correct lanes to sail (and more reward for those who sailed the correct course - oops....). Some very good close quarters racing throughout.

Showing his class with the DF95's again was Stuart Dawes. winning 7 out of the 11 races. No surprise coming away as round winner on just 11 points.

Taking second place today, was Lisa Blackwood on 23 points.

Third place, by just one point was Ray Joyce, on 24 points.

Just the two Silver Fleet skippers today, but close results between them. Phil Turnbull won the day on 12 points, just one clear of Peter Sylvester on 13.

Thanks today to our Pro's, Rod Marshall and Les Hanson.

Good work today also. I know we have been a little slack in the past with the rescue boat being on-site but not in the water. It was out, ready to go today, and was needed. Great to see that the new electric motor worked so well in the heavy conditions as well.

Coming Up

DF95 Handicap Racing on Wedesday at the Dam, button press at 11am

No official scheduled club racing next weekend, as the DF95 State Championship is being run on the NW Coast. If your entry is not yet in, please submit it as soon as possible.

Kyle