While numbers were down a little to a dozen competing yachts, due to some sailors preparing for Cowes Week, the standard of sailing and race-management for this six-race series was second to none, ably led by PRO Mark Willis and stand-in Roger Griffiths.
For the first two days, four Inshore windward/leeward or Olympic triangular courses were completed in southerly 20-30 kt offshore winds.
Whilst later during the week it was full-on racing, sailors enjoyed flat water and blazing sunshine, with Brainstorm winning all four races.
At the closing ceremony, prizes, trophies and gifts were spread all-around - delightfully done by our ‘Mr and Mrs President’: George and Jean Legg.
Many votes of thanks were given - not least to the excellence of the course laying team, bar manager, Ali Davies and for the 'tres magnifique' French meal on Saturday night, prepared by chef Ian Jennings and team. AYC’s Tim Greenslade and his crew aboard Seren Wib won ‘best dressed’ yacht.
The sponsors of the event were Golwg Y Mor, the local high-class butchers and purveyors of fine organic meats and Morgan & Davies, local Estate Agents and purveyors of fine West Wales properties!
Overall IRC 1st Brainstorm (Super Seal 26) Chris Seal - NQYC/RAFSA 2nd Sprite (Hawk 20) Crawford McLeary – NQYC (and First Hawk) 3rd Drychin Bach (mod Duette) Jonathan Price-Jones (and First Bilge Keel) – NQYC/AYC Overall Non IRC 1st Blythe Spirit (Parker 285) Carl Rich – NQYC/RAFSA 2nd Hey Jude (Sadler 29) Nick Allen/Julian Driver.
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