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
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