Martin Dugdale Memorial Race 2025 at Snowflake Sailing Club
by Alice Palutikof & Charlotte Knight 17 Feb 10:40 PST
Martin Dugdale Memorial Race at Snowflake SC © Paddy Wildman
Sailors took to the water today for the annual Martin Dugdale Memorial Race, a heartfelt tribute to a beloved member of the Snowflake Sailing Club. Martin Dugdale was a key figure in the club's history, dedicating his time and passion to keeping it thriving.
His legacy was well represented, with many members of the Dugdale family either competing in the race or helping to run the event. Despite the cold weather, sailors were met with a medium breeze and occasional bursts of sunshine - ideal conditions for an exciting race.
A strong fleet of 35 boats - comprising 19 assorted dinghies and 16 keelboats - battled it out in a handicapped allcomers race that lasted well over an hour.
After a fiercely competitive event, Chris Bunn claimed first place in a Solo, followed closely by Matthew Frary, also in a Solo. In third place were James Dugdale (Martin Dugdale's nephew) and Richie Dugdale (Martin's son) in a Yeoman.
The race delivered thrilling moments, close finishes, and a fantastic turnout, making it a fitting tribute to a man who meant so much to the club.
As the sails came down and competitors reflected on the day's events, it was clear that Martin Dugdale's spirit remains very much alive within the Snowflake Sailing Club.
Overall Results:
| Pos | Class | Sail No | Helm | Crew | PY | R1 | Pts |
|---|
| 1st | SOLO | 6067 | Chris Bunn | | 1142 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd | SOLO | 5953 | Matthew Frary | | 1142 | 2 | 2 |
| 3rd | Yeoman | 32 | James Dugdale | Richie Dugdale | 1108 | 3 | 3 |
| 4th | Star | 54 | Ben Pond | | 917 | 4 | 4 |
| 5th | ILCA 6 / Laser Radial | 182213 | Harry Wemyss | | 1154 | 5 | 5 |
| 6th | Star | 6829 | Steve Carver | Jen Macalpine | 917 | 6 | 6 |
| 7th | ILCA / Laser Radial | 211414 | Ed Brightwell | | 1154 | 7 | 7 |
| 8th | Star | 8194 | Nick Eastwood | Alex | 917 | 8 | 8 |
| 9th | Yeoman | 21 | David Shipstone | Becky Brooks / Steve Johnson | 1108 | 9 | 9 |
| 10th | Yeoman | 91 | Paul Barker | Trevor Whiting | 1108 | 10 | 10 |
| 11th | ILCA 6/ Laser Radial | 216433 | Henry Moss | | 1154 | 11 | 11 |
| 12th | Yeoman | 12 | John Parker | Jane Pye | 1108 | 12 | 12 |
| 13th | Yeoman | 104 | Phil Betts | Roger Claxton | 1108 | 13 | 13 |
| 14th | KESTREL | 1632 | David Hearsum | lan Hearsum | 1038 | 14 | 14 |
| 15th | Star | 7523 | Thomas Wildman | Finn Campbell | 917 | 15 | 15 |
| 16th | 470 | 844 | Wilum Johnston | Seth Futter | 973 | 16 | 16 |
| 17th | SOLO | 572 | Chris Aitken | | 1142 | 17 | 17 |
| 18th | Yeoman | 4 | Gary Ross Steve Dix | | 1108 | 18 | 18 |
| 19th | ILCA 6 / Laser Radial | 141024 | Jasmine Herring | | 1154 | 19 | 19 |
| 20th | Yeoman | 103 | lan Hanson | Q Stewart | 1108 | 20 | 20 |
| 21st | ILCA 6/ Laser Radial | 217748 | Ralph Leftley | | 1154 | 21 | 21 |
| 22nd | ILCA / Laser Radial | 118118 | Harrison Ryder | | 1154 | 22 | 22 |
| 23rd | Yeoman | 115 | Marty Thompson | Roger Hannant | 1108 | 23 | 23 |
| 24th | Star | 7779 | James Cann | Danny boy | 917 | 24 | 24 |
| 25th | Yeoman | 162 | James Street | Lily Herring | 1108 | 25 | 25 |
| 26th | Yeoman | 2 | Charles Hare‑Winto | David Lennard Jones | 1108 | 26 | 26 |
| 27th | Yeoman | 163 | Sara Thwaites | Lisa Bacon | 1108 | 27 | 27 |
| 28th | FIREFLY | 4377 | Lucas Mickelborg | Rosie Howes | 1174 | 28 | 28 |
| 29th | TOPPER 4.2 | 44888 | Daisy Coates | | 1420 | 29 | 29 |
| 30th | ILCA 6/ Laser Radial | 186338 | Oliver Besant | | 1154 | 30 | 30 |
| 31st | TOPPER | 16517 | Emma Coates | | 1369 | 31 | 31 |
| 32nd | 420 | 51341 | Sally Kerry | Claudia Savory | 1100 | 32 | 32 |
| 33rd | SOLO | 4223 | Brian Wilkins | | 1142 | RET | 36 |
| 33rd | SOLO | 6064 | Chris Bolton | | 1142 | RET | 36 |
| 33rd | LASER/ ILCA 7 | 199088 | Richard Moss | | 1100 | RET | 36 |