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Sunfish Worlds Carnage - in choppy conditions

by Hamrick Morgan on 14 Oct 2013
Sunfish Worlds Carnage Sue Ingram
The 2013 Sunfish Worlds, hosted this year by the Lewes Yacht Club featured many top sailors from around the globe along with serious wind and choppy conditions.

Day one brought one race and the first glimpse of the big breeze caused by a massive storm off shore. Day two came with even more breeze, making launching from the beach very interesting. I think the final damage report was at least three snapped booms, one broken mast, and several bent booms and gafs. Take a look...









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