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Classics set sail on Melbourne's Port Phillip

by Alex McKinnon on 4 Nov 2017
Windward II, skippered by Jim Woods. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Alex McKinnon was out on the water to capture the action as the Classic Yacht Association of Australia held their 11th Cup Regatta on Melbourne's Port Phillip. Hosted by the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, 19 boats, and close to 200 crew enjoyed the conditions. Scattered through out the fleet were 14 sailors from New Zealand who came across for the event.

There were two races held on Saturday, with the first stating on time at 1000hrs in around 10 knots from the Sou'West. Race Officer, David LeRoy, selected Course Four with a distance of just under eight nautical miles around fixed marks. Mercedes II skippered by Martin Ryan won this on corrected time.

Mercedes III skippered by Martin Ryan on the run down to RMYS G in the first race, which they won. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Mercedes III skippered by Martin Ryan on the run down to RMYS G in the first race, which they won. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



The wind had increased to 15 knots for the second race and shifted more southerly. Course Two was selected, and racing got underway at 105hrs. Bungoona, skippered by Cameron Dorrough, enjoyed the increase in pressure, winning this on corrected time. Two races are scheduled for today with light breezes in the morning increasing to 20 knots in the afternoon, so something for everyone....

The association's website is here

Fair Winds II, skippered by Mark Chew, did well in the first race with a third. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Fair Winds II, skippered by Mark Chew, did well in the first race with a third. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



Bungoona, skippered by Cameron Dorrough, currently second with a first and an eighth in the first day of racing. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Bungoona, skippered by Cameron Dorrough, currently second with a first and an eighth in the first day of racing. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



Siena, skippered by Jaemie Wilson. Wonderful to see the next generation of classic sailors coming along. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Siena, skippered by Jaemie Wilson. Wonderful to see the next generation of classic sailors coming along. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



Dingo, skippered by Jim Hutchinson, having fun with the stronger winds. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Dingo, skippered by Jim Hutchinson, having fun with the stronger winds. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



Eliza, skippered by Tony Hoppe. Great to see the boat out racing again after 15 years... - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Eliza, skippered by Tony Hoppe. Great to see the boat out racing again after 15 years... - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



Some of the fleet rounding the windward mark in the second race of the day - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Some of the fleet rounding the windward mark in the second race of the day - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



Oenone skippered by Helen Lovett, and Sayonara, make their way to the start of the second race - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Oenone skippered by Helen Lovett, and Sayonara, make their way to the start of the second race - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



Martini, skippered by Ross Clark and Michael Wilson, are the overnight leaders of the regatta with a sixth and a second in the first day of racing. Enjoying some stronger wind on their way to RMYS D in the first race. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Martini, skippered by Ross Clark and Michael Wilson, are the overnight leaders of the regatta with a sixth and a second in the first day of racing. Enjoying some stronger wind on their way to RMYS D in the first race. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



Last year’s winner of the event, Sayonara, enjoying the breeze as she make her way to start area before the first race. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Last year’s winner of the event, Sayonara, enjoying the breeze as she make her way to start area before the first race. - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com



Zephyr, skippered by Anne Batson. Just checking out where the media boat is... - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Zephyr, skippered by Anne Batson. Just checking out where the media boat is... - Classic Yacht Association Cup Regatta © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com

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