The Fowey Cup commenced under fairly cold, but great sailing conditions with easterly winds ranging from 12 to 14 knots. Sailors faced a choppy sea state under sunny skies, setting the stage for intense competition. Throughout the day, four races challenged the fleet, each highlighting tactical prowess and competitive sailing.
After three races Day 1 concluded with Shane Hewlett extending his dominance with yet another victory on Mr Mann in Race 4. MaJic secured 2nd place with NJO2 in 3rd, matching the overall results for the end of the day.
Sunday's racing brought lighter and more variable winds, testing the adaptability and strategic skills of the competitors. The start of racing was delayed due to the unpredictable wind patterns, but two races were successfully sailed in shifting winds ranging from 4 to 8 knots and shifting from easterly to south-westerly directions.
After two days of thrilling competition, Shane Hewlett aboard Mr Mann emerged as the overall winner of the 2024 Fowey Cup. Tim Octon on NJO2 secured second place, followed by James Torr helming MaJic in third. Neil Trathen on Juggernaut claimed the top spot among the Westerly division, showcasing impressive sailing throughout the event.
The return of the J24 fleet to Fowey after several years away was celebrated by a great turnout, particularly of Westerly boats, as the fleet start their qualification campaign for the 2025 World Championships to be held in Plymouth. The event would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of the race officer, volunteers, and thanks go to the Royal Fowey Yacht Club and Fowey Gallants Sailing Club for hosting a fantastic event.
Overall Results: -
Pos Boat name Sail No Helm R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Pts
1st Mr Mann 4241 Shane Hewlett 1 ‑2 1 1 2 1 6
2nd NJO2 4266 Tim Octon ‑6 3 2 3 1 3 12
3rd MaJic 4248 James Torr 2 1 3 2 ‑6 5 13
4th Juggernaut 4026 Neil Trathen 3 5 4 ‑8 4 7 23
5th WiJit 4235 Sam Marshall ‑7 6 5 7 5 2 25
6th Jive 4261 David Cooper 4 4 6 6 ‑7 6 26
7th DanJerous When Wet 5238 Mark Lewers 5 7 7 5 ‑9 4 28
8th Violent J 4013 Casper Barton 8 ‑9 9 4 3 8 32
9th Hitchhiker 4242 Chris Randall ‑11 8 8 9 10 10 45
10th Jojo 4103 Diogo Freitas 9 10 10 ‑11 8 9 46
11th Red Alert 4124 Chloe Nunn 10 (OCS) 11 10 11 11 53
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