Light wind leads to thrilling day for sailors

There was a total of 11 competitors.

Sailors Sue Thompson and Gillian Smart were ready to make their way to the shore. With them is Kennias Maedza. Photo: Ntombikayise Letlepo.

Ducan Hawksworth clinched the Mirror Sailing Regatta, hosted by the Benoni Sailing Club, at Homestead Dam October 5 and 6.

In medium to light wind, Duncan beat a full of field for top honours.

In second place was Mark Hawksworth while Yestin Hundley rounded-up the podium.

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Kennias Maedza assists Benoni resident Herby Hosman, who named his sailing boat Splash. Photo: Ntombikayise Letlepo.

The wind ranged from medium to light on the first day of the two-day event.

The Mirror Sailing Regatta, hosted by the Benoni Sailing Club, took place at Homestead Dam on October 5 and 6. Photo: Ntombikayise Letlepo.

Ready for their first race at the Benoni Sailing Club on October 5 are Brandon Geraghty and his son, Daniel (11) of Farramere Primary School, who expressed that there's so much to learn when it comes to sailing. “It's always challenging becasue the wind is always different, sometimes it's fun, sometimes the wind is scary,” said Daniel. Photo: Ntombikayise Letlepo.

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