Four races in the Centenary Cup series were sailed inside the Port of Port Elizabeth on Saturday 3 November 2012, in South East Winds of 25 – 35 knots.
A poor entry of 3 boats with the main competitor Wattoo withdrawing prior to the 1st race due to a crewman being injured, leaving the 2 Stad 34’s in near match racing format gunning each other. Adamo with its “want-a-be” hot-shot crew pulled off a 4 nil lead on the series over rival Struan with their “laid-back wet behind the ears” crew with Rod van der Weele (80 + in the shade) at the helm (last time he sailed was 2 years ago).
A big thanks to Ronnie Baer and the Ocean Mania crew for Race Officer duty and laying of course.
Racing on Sunday 04/11/12 was cancelled due to no wind as well as no crew for Ocean Mania.
Having fun and revelling in the big winds and flat water conditions was young Thomas Ochabski who ripped up the water sailing his Laser inside the Port until his boom went boom, and he limped safely back to the Club slip-way.
The series continues on the 17 & 18 November with the 17th incorporating the Salty Cracks Race for our important senior club members.
Hopefully the series will end with a bigger fleet and a more aggressive challenge for the front.
To be confirmed – Race 1-4 Results:
- Adamo
- Struan.
ABYC 2012/13 Sailing Season Results.
Author: John Tudehope