2025 Tumlaren Invitational on Port Phillip
by Richard Macree/A.J. McKinnon 31 Oct 19:56 GMT
All wrapped up on the bow of Yvonne © A.J. McKinnon
They're off and running! The Cup Regatta hosted by RYCV kicked off today on Port Phillip with the Tumlaren Tussle. Today's racing pitted teams from interstate and New Zealand against one another. Not since the heady days of the Sayonara Cup has Port Phillip seen such hostile inter-colonial action on the water (OK so I've got carried away a bit).
Three races were held in light winds up to 8kts. It was the crew from Tassie, Peter, James and Jodie, who showed the others what sailing one-design classic yachts is all about, clean sweeping the series three zip.
Congratulations on what was a masterful display of light weather sailing against some pretty gun sailors. Second was the Queensland team, albeit loaded with a few Mexicans, with third going to the New Zealand team, coming to terms with a new boat. Rounding out the results was the Victorian team.
Well done to all!
Tumlaren Challenge Results:
Tasmania (Peter, James and Jodie) 3.0 pts
Queensland (Peter, Michael and Dave) 8.0 pts
New Zealand (Iain, Martin and John) 9.0 pts
Victoria (Jim, Ian and David) 10.0 pts
Racing continues today with the Classic Cup Regatta. The first race is due to start at 1100hrs.