Portavadie Muster

Our June Muster to Portavadie saw a fair turnout of 6 boats with five racing. Thanks to our Commodore Don, and Marje for starting the race at Rothesay and sending the fleet south to leave Bute to starboard. The light wind conditions made for a particularly challenging race, with each crew striving to maintain progress in the light airs. Clearly the trick was to avoid the holes. Nobody did. Each boat took a turn of becoming becalmed and the order of positions changed several times spreading delight and frustration in equal measures.

Close racing between Pondskater, Emma Louise and Spirit

The race was shortened just past Garroch Head with Black Pepper on station to take everyone’s times. In the event, Katya took line honours and won overall. Only a minute separated 2nd 3rd & 4th places on corrected time. We were delighted to welcome Spirit back with Crispin and Chris in good form. Following the race, Katya hosted a lively party on board where crews could catch up and discuss plans for summer cruising. Most folk dined ashore at the Marina restaurant at Portavadie in tables of half a dozen.

 Katya romps home to the finish line

                Portavadie Race results                 Corrected time  (minutes)

1st  Katya                  Stewart Toy           153.41

2nd Emma Louise     Séamus Lalor        162.18

3rd  Spirit                  Crispin Best           163.14

4th  Silverjack           Graham Gillies       163.27

5th  Pondskater        Martin Yuill             177.61