Fleet numbers were lower than we had hoped, mostly because this event fell on a long weekend.
A total of eleven boats were racing, including three visiting frostbites from Taikata SC, and four scout boats. Several local sailors were unable to sail, either away or running the racing.
In the four scratch races, the sole Jollyboat sailed by Murray managed a clean sweep of wins (just), with local Frostbite Keith getting three seconds, with a third behind the Paper tiger sailed by Pete.
Local Moth sailor Rob managed three thirds, before capsizing in the fourth race.
In the Final, which was a Mark-Foy start based around the days performances so far, the Scout Cutter and Sunbursts were away first, followed by three frostbites, then the Moth and another Frostbite, with the Jollyboat and Paper Tiger being last to start.
Sadly for Pete, the wind eased off right before the start, and without the ability to fly a hull, he was unable to get the best out of the cat.
At the half-way point, it was Frostbites holding the first four places, with the rest of the fleet just behind. The late starters were starting to work their way through the fleet, with Murray up to fifth, and Pete in 8th.
Rounding the final mark, Murray had just hit the front, the light winds helping him out, with the Frostbites of Ashok and Keith in hot pursuit.
Closing on the finish, Murray had managed to hold on, around 30 seconds ahead, with the two frostbites side by side challenging for second.
Ashok managed to keep his nose in front, and Keith had to settle for third place - In terms of time, there was around a second between them as they crossed the line.
So, in our first ever Winner-take-all sprint series, it was a local who swept the pool, taking all the prize money home.
Here's a few images from the day. Check the club website (teams section - regatta minisite) to see all the pictures taken today.
Tomorrow (Sunday 8th) is the actual Manukau Regatta, with the inter-club shield up for grabs to the winning team. The current holder is French Bay Yacht Club, but as host club, Weymouth is gunning for it!
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