NEWS - B14 Sailing

The forecast for races 8 and 9 was up near the class limit so there was a bit of nervousness in the fleet. But word came back from the course that the wind was 12 – 15kn. Strangely it looked a bit more when we got to the start area.

When we got underway it was in NE winds 16-21 gusting to 23kn. In the final 2 minutes of the countdown to Race 8, Snatch ditched it but managed to get up and going at the gun, and ended up taking 2^nd behind Guy and Louis (OMFTB) who took out their second win for the regatta. Bandits Glenn and Jack were 3^rd, with The Nude (Richie and Lissa), regatta leaders going into the day, managing 4^th in very unNude weather.

Race 9 was again in NE winds 17-21, gusting 24kn (according to the start boat – some competitors felt there was the odd bullet that could have topped that!).

Craig and Paul showed their class once again with a win. Sophie and Andy (Hunt Leather) always enjoy the breeze and racked up their first podium for the event with second. There are five women in the fleet and Sophie is the only girl helm (again! Go Sophie!!!) Bangers and Louis took third.

The start boat did record a 27kn gust during racing, and the forecast for the final race tomorrow is WINDY and possibly stormy. We shall see!!!

Details: Published: 06 January 2022

The forecast thunderstorm didn't eventuate, but there was rain and easterly winds. Race 6 saw 8 to 10 knots, with local boat Bandit (Glenn and Jack) taking out their first win, with The Nudists (Richie and Lissa) clawing their way back from an OCS to snag second ahead of Craig and Paul in Snatch.

Race 7 started in similar wind, but shortly after the start a squall came through from the left with up to 18 knots. Bangers and Louis (OMFTB) notched up their first win of the regatta, with Snatch consistent as ever in second place. The Nude came back from another shocking start to finish 3rd.

The forecast for the final two days is for plenty of wind and rain!

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Details: Published: 05 January 2022

There were sparkly conditions for Day 2 of the 2021-22 B14 National Titles at Illawarra Yacht Club.

Lightweights Richie and Lissa, sailing in The Nude, snagged two wins. Overnight leaders Craig and Paul got a 3rd and a 2nd, and Glenn and Jack in Bandit consolidated 3rd place with a 2nd and a 4th.

Details: Published: 04 January 2022

Day One of the 2021-22 B14 National Titles at Illawarra Yacht Club was held in glamour conditions, sunny and 7-14 knots.

Craig Garmston and Paul Flemming are leading after 3 races with 2 bullets and a second, with The Nudists in second with 2 seconds and a first. Local legend Glenn Cardwell, with crew Jack Markey, is in third, with Guy Bangers Bancroft and Louis Chapman snapping at their heels.