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2024 Etchells Bill Steele Regatta Day 1

by Harry Fisher 11 Mar 2024 04:51 PDT 11-13 March 2024

Today was the perfect day for sailors to ease into the Pre-Worlds event that is the Bill Steele Regatta off of beautiful Fremantle Sailing Club.

Sunshine, a steady breeze and a glamour seastate saw two races completed with Hong Kong 1382 skippered by Jamie McWilliam emerging the one to chase tomorrow.

Find out more at www.etchellsworldsfremantle.com

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