National 18ft Class Championships in Findhorn
by SR on 5 Aug 2008
National 18 Championships - Day 2 Steve Arkley
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Kinloss pipe band gave a rousing performance at the opening cerimony of the National 18ft Class Championships in Findhorn. Opening welcome came from Robin Miller of RFYC and sponsorship is by Benromach Whisky, locally produced by Gordon and Macphail.
Light winds challenged the sailor boat handling skills for the first three races of this week long competition.
The second days sailing sadly ended dramatically with the capsize and snapping of mast on RFYC boat Howling Gael helmed by James Gibb. Thankfully no human injuries were sustained and tallented hands rallied round on shore to fix the damage for the next days sailing.
National 18ft - Leading scores
Race 1
1st 350-MUCHADOO. helm Peter O'Donovan- Cork
2nd 370 AQUAHOLICS helm Colin Chapman-Cork
3rd 363 HATTRICK helm Eddie Rice-Cork
Race2
1st 375 RHAPSODY-helm Jeremy Vines- Tamesis
2nd 344 DONT WORRY- helm- Stuartt Urquhart- Royal Findhorn Yacht Club
3rd 370 AQUAHOLICS helm Colin Chapman-Cork
Race 3
1st 303 CROSS FIRE- helm Anthony Ellis-
2nd 370 AQUAHOLICS -helm Colin Chapman-Cork
3rd 332 GORRUM- helm Mick Kneale Isle of Man
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