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2023 Raymarine SOLAS Big Boat Challenge video by Bow Caddy Media

by Bow Caddy Media 5 Dec 2023 23:33 PST
Duelling bowsprits of andoo Comanche and LawConnect © Bow Caddy Media

The Raymarine SOLAS Big Boat Challenge was fiercely contested in a solid 15 knot nor’easter by 9 boats. The competitors were andoo Comanche, LawConnect, Scallywag, URM Group, Moneypenny, Alive, Wild Oats X, Whisper and No Limit.

Scallywag rounds a mark of the course - photo © Bow Caddy Media
Scallywag rounds a mark of the course - photo © Bow Caddy Media

Christian Beck’s LawConnect took out line honours with Anthony Johnston’s URM Group taking out overall honours.

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