Hi Skippers,
A very tactical and close afternoon of IOM sailing with the 11 skippers enjoying the smooth water and gentle 3-5 knot SE to East breeze.
We were joined by Mark Beneke #164 and Steve Duggan #73 from Bundaberg. Both skippers have entered in the IOM National Championships and were keen to get in some practice.
Kim Mitchell was a suprise spectator who came along to watch the action and ended up scoring and running the start box for the afternoon. Thanks so much for your help !!
The light winds and H’cap system kept the sailing close all afternoon.
The top 3 places were separated by only 1 point. WOW!
Congrats to the place getters:
1st Simon Kellett #141 27 points
2nd Greg McGill #62 28 points
3rd John Halloran #83 28 points ( on countback)
Full sailscores results below:
https://www.sailscores.com/SCRSC/2026/iom-winter-handicap-series-jul-28
All 6 buoybots worked perfectly and we could adjust the course as the wind slowly dropping off during the later heats.
The afternoon was full of concentration trying to find the new breeze as it came over Nicklin Road.
Thanks to all who helped pack up the flags, Buoybots and trailer.
See you all on Saturday.
Happy sailing,
Simon K