Fine weather for Commodore’s Cup
Local sailors were happy with clear skies after weeks of rain in the Commodore’s Cup hosted by Point Yacht Club in the bay on Saturday.
DAY two of the Point Yacht Club’s Commodore’s Cup on Saturday, saw sailors rejoice in taking to the water in sunshine at the bay.
In recent weeks, wet weather has dampened the spirits of the yachties at most of the sailing events.
This weekend saw a small fleet of 22 yachts head out in gentle conditions for three races. Race officer for the day, Kevin Bingham set a South Easterly course with the boats setting off on a triangle, sausage, triangle, the start line sat just off the Durban Maritime Museum.
During the second race, challenges arose for the keen participants, with three massive ships being determinedly ushered through the race course. In the final race, Bingham opted for a safer windward leeward, shortened race as the port continued to shuffle the larger boats around the bay.
In the final race of the day, it was an all-in start, with all of the competitors jostling for space on the line. As the afternoon’s racing progressed, the traditionally South Easterly winds dropped making the switchy, patchy and tricky conditions a bit more difficult.
In the first race, James Butler took the line honours on his RS Terra. He was followed by fellow junior sailor, Ian Bowman with the fast Hobie Tiger, who got off last, crossing the line in third. Baby Bowman, Ian’s younger brother Scott took fourth place.
In the penultimate race of day two, Robbie Goulden cruised to line honours on his Laser, followed closely by CJ Milln on his Hunter. Hannah Fokkens took third place on her Laser Radial.
Rear Commodore for Dinghies, Myles White said, “It was an afternoon of ‘Snakes and Ladders’ with the wind channels boosting and hindering the fleet around the race track.”
This weekend sees the conclusion of the Commodore’s Cup as well as dinghy sailing for this year hosted by Point Yacht Club.
