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Record number of Ross 930’s take part in Ponsonby CC Winter Series

by Trubi on 18 Jun 2012
Ross 930’s racing in front of the Chelsea Sugarworks, on the Upper Auckland Harbour, Ponsonby Cruising Club Winter Series SW

A record of 13 Ross 930’s raced together in their own division on Sunday, in the Ponsonby Cruising Club Winter Series

The distinction between standard and modified boats has now been dropped, ensuring larger fleets.

In yesterday’s conditions it was hard to tell the difference between the two types.

All all 13 yachts managed to complete the shortened course, and after over three hours racing it was Drop Dead Fred who took out both line and handicap. The resurgence of the class has seen owners enjoying class racing in a very competitive fleet.
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