Please select your home edition
Edition
X-Yachts X4.3

RC1000 Class Regatta at the Royal Western Yacht Club - Overall

by Keith Davies 16 Sep 2020 05:16 AEST 12-13 September 2020

Upon arrival at the RWYC competitors were welcomed by the flags hanging loosely and only a zephyr of breeze from a southerly direction. With confidence in the forecast the race management team set off from the marina towards the middle of Plymouth sound to set up for the day's racing.

Day two of the regatta was to be combined with the RWYC Autumn Series adding to the pressure for Race officer Keith Davies who was accompanied by his wife Nicola and the ever dependable David Taylor. Following a short postponement and reposition of committee boat racing was under way in approximately 6 knots of breeze, firstly with a MORCA fleet on a round the cans course followed immediately by the RC1000 fleet on a Windward leeward course of two laps, and the Autumn series fleet following on the same course. Roy Morgan's HOD35 Sir Ducktion led the way followed in close company by Peter Rowes J109 Ju Kyu in second, with Robert Fletchers Beneteau 34.7 in third clearly trying to make up for the Black flag the previous day.

With Race 2, the final race of the regatta, to be a round the cans race there was a cheer of relief from Sir Ducktion that the course did not involve a leg south of Plymouth Breakwater! The breeze remained stable as about 7 kts and at the first leeward mark all boats rounds within seconds of each other. The HOD35 was again untouchable with Jukyu in second and Muskox in third, with a much improved Adam James' Beneteau First 35 in fourth.

Congratulations to Roy Morgan and crew on Sir Ducktion and all prize winners!

Prizes provided by class sponsors the Royal Western Yacht Club, B&G, Freshwave IT&Web, Ullman Sails, Allspars, Paul Gibbins Photography, PR Systems Marine Electronics, Waypoint Bar and Bistro, Plymouth Yacht Haven, Plym Yacht Club.

Full results online at www.halsail.com/Result/Public/47839

RC1000 is a concept of quality IRC sailboat racing, driven by the owners and crew with a 25 Point rating band. For more Information please see www.rc1000.org

Related Articles

The power of tech
What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it? What is the cost of safety? How do you measure it? More importantly, how do you appreciate it? Posted on 2 Jul
Stay, play and save at the 2025 Sydney Boat Show
The ultimate indoor boating experience will take over Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park The ultimate indoor boating experience, Sydney Boat Show, will take over Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park from 14 to 17 August for the first time. Posted on 2 Jul
Jazz Turner Faces Everything and Rises
Non-stop, solo, unassisted British Isles navigation has captivated sailors & non-sailors alike Jazz Turner's Project FEAR, her non-stop, solo, unassisted navigation of the British Isles in her Albin Vega 27ft yacht has captivated sailors and non-sailors alike. Posted on 2 Jul
GKSS Match Cup Sweden & Nordea Women's Trophy D3
Surprise exits in Marstrand as Quarter-Finalists decided The qualifying round-robin stages at GKSS Match Cup Sweden in Marstrand finished today with the surprise departure of defending champion USA's Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing and Switzerland's Eric Monnin/ Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team from the Open Class. Posted on 2 Jul
Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais Day 1
Sled sparkle in Cascais' Atlantic surf to lead After seemingly being starved of boisterous top end conditions for some years now Okura's Sled crew have been relishing a return to big breezes and big waves. Posted on 2 Jul
Rolex Fastnet Race: Offshore classics set to race
IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it IRC Zero has a rich seam of ocean-going history running through it. While French round the world race legend Jean-Luc Van Den Heede (aka VDH) isn't competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, two of his former steeds will be on the IRC Zero start line. Posted on 2 Jul
Four days to start the 5th AEGEAN 600
The fleet has a wide range of sizes and types represented Nearly all 60 teams are assembled here at the Olympic Marine venue getting ready for the start of the 5th edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Race Club (HORC) with co-organizers being Olympic Marine and Region of Attica. Posted on 2 Jul
The Magenta Project unveils new brand identity
As part of its milestone tenth anniversary As part of its milestone tenth anniversary, The Magenta Project is excited to launch a refreshed brand identity and the first phase of its new website, reinforcing its commitment to equity and inclusion for women in sailing. Posted on 2 Jul
Course des Caps Update: A promising start!
The eleven crews have begun their grand tour around the British Isles The Course des Caps - Boulogne-sur-Mer - Banque Populaire du Nord, which set sail from the shores of northern France, marks the first race of the 2025 season and kicks off the new edition of the IMOCA Globe Series Championship. Posted on 2 Jul
AST and B&G extend high-performing partnership
Continuing a collaboration that has been critical to the success of the team AST has announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with B&G, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialists, continuing a collaboration that has been critical to the success of the team over the past eight years. Posted on 2 Jul
Sydney Boat Show 2025 - Apply to ExhibitRS Sailing 2021 - FOOTERV-DRY-X