Conditions were trying, very trying, with lots of thrills, spills and ditches; , equipment lost overboard, breakages on boats and sailors bodies as they struggled with huge lumpy dumpy seas and high winds which started at 18 knots from the south west and reached 24 knots by the end of the race. Only the experienced sailors made it to the finish line, but those who did enjoyed blood curdling breath taking magic reaches, if somewhat hairy with the balance (see pics).
Eighteen boats consisting of one Sailboard, two Gwen 12’s, three pacers, five lasers and seven Holdies started to contest the 5th Heat Club Championship and… More infoÂ
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