6 November 2004

This very popular bi-annual race attracted 49 entries. The rules are such that only 2 persons may be onboard from the start to the finish of the race. Radar, Satnav and GPS systems may be used, as well as self-steering.

The race was sailed in near perfect conditions with the added extra of a fresh Southeasterly filling in midway. It was unanimously agreed at the skippers briefing that a longer course be set, and the competitors enjoyed a 17 nautical mile race.

The winners are as follows:

CLUB HANDICAP
3RD PLACE Easy Beat Skippered by: M Peper Crew: A van Tonder
2ND PLACE Phantom Skippered by: T Connell Crew: S Tomlinson
1ST PLACE Moonshine Skippered by: A Hughes Crew: W Villet

And winner of the Sherry Trophy

Line Honours, was taken by Wizard, skippered by N Norton and crewed with W Norton).

Let's Go, skippered by D Johnson and crewed by W Darin, was awarded a fun prize for perseverance.

Thank you to our Race Officer, Danny Blanckenberg and Larry D'Aguir, as Bridge Crew.

Special thanks the sponsor, Fred Phillips of African Extension.