X-Yachts Perform at Hamilton Island Race Week

by Media services on 29 Aug 2007
With over 216 yachts and almost 2,000 sailors competing for honours at Hamilton Island Race Week it was always going to be a tough contest to win any division.

The record fleet included five magnificent X-Yachts who all performed with great distinction over the week.

Graham and Louise Smith’s X-43, ‘Scaramouche’ took out the first place in Cruising Division 1. The boat and crew performed consistantly well throughout the week with 2-6-1-1-6 to claim 1st overall. With 41 yachts in this division it was a tough battle to win the trophy at the end of the week. Robert Green owner skipper of the X-562 ‘X-To-Sea’ also competed in this division and came home in 24th place, with a best performance of 10th in race 5.

Ian Box on the X-442 ‘Toy Box’ had a great week with a best performance of 2nd in Race 1 and finally placed 6th in the Cruiser Racer IRC division against 31 other yachts.

Two X-442’s competed in the very competitive Performance Racing division. Simon May and Bruce Marshall’s ‘Crossing’ was 18th overall with a best performance of 11th in races 3 and 6 and John and Chris Gardiner had an equally consistant regatta finishing in 20th place with a best performance of 11th in race 1.

North South Yachting, Australian importers of X Yachts, hosted several cocktail parties at various venues on the island. After most races the X Yacht skippers and crews enjoyed a drink together and had a chance to talk tactics for the next race or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings. No doubt they are all planning a return to paradise for Hamilton Island Race Week 2008.

Visit the X-Yachts website at www.northsouthyachting.com.au
or contact North South Yachting on (02)9998 9600 for more information on X-Yachts.