Falklands : Excellent Sailing Weather for Resumed Regatta
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 12.12.2005 (Article Archived on 26.12.2005)
The wind and sea conditions made this a fun day out.
Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The action prior to the Dinghy Race.
EXCELLENT SAILING WEATHER FOR RESUMED REGATTA
Action prior to the dinghy race
By J. Brock (FINN)
Cloudy weather with a bit of a breeze greeted sailors who entered the resumed Stanley Regatta on Saturday morning. Though only three people had registered there were more on the day. HMS Dumbarton Castle and a few other boats lent a hand with the organisation of the race, with the Seamen’s Mission providing a BBQ.
At 1000 there was a brief about the course by John Barton, with jock Elliot providing the commentary for everyone. The sailing actually began around noon, with the races lasting until nearly 1700hrs.
The dinghy race was won by the team of David Barton and Shaun May. Second was Julian Barton and Adam Cockwell and the FIDF coming in 3rd.
The Pirate Boat race was also won by Shaun May and David Barton. Canoes were raced and DRTim Reid and Stanley Cheeseman were tops. Orienteering was win by the Barton Mirror, followed by Hugh Botterell and Will King in 3rd place.
The prize giving was held at the narrows bar at 2000 hrs. Steve Dent will be producing a full report in due course. Photographs are on the Sartma.Com website and on falklandnews.com.
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