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2023 Raymarine SOLAS Big Boat Challenge pics by Bow Caddy Media

by Bow Caddy Media 8 Dec 2023 14:32 PST
Foredeck work on URM Group © 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.

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

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