LINCOLN WEEK REGATTA

After an 8:30 am briefing on Monday the Regatta quickly got under way. Two windward/leeward courses were set and with plenty of wind, racing proved strong and combative all day. Podium finishes shifted between Ichi Ban and Another Hooligan in Division 1, and between Shining Sea, Game On 2, Aiken and Dr Feelgood in Division 2. Port Lincoln boat Born to Mentor held onto first position in Division 3. Presentations back at the Marina Hotel were enjoyed by a lively crowd followed by the Skippers’ Cocktail Party at Teakle Winery in the evening. On Tuesday the 39 nm passage race to Taylors Island took place in perfect conditions. Pirate took Division 1 honours on PHS while Ichi Ban won firsts on IRC and AMS. Sintara won on PHS in Division 2 with Shining Sea first on IRC and Aiken on AMS. Division 3 saw Steeple Jack take first on PHS and Born to Mentor on AMS. After the presentations Del Giorno’s in town was the place for dinner where quite a few crews were seen enjoying the well-known restaurant’s hospitality and cuisine. Wednesday saw the fleet heading out for the traditional race to Megga’s BBQ. The short 10 nm race finishing at the Bickers Island Buoy preceded the usual revelry on the beach of Spalding Cove in Lincoln National Park. While there was a smaller crowd on the beach this year there was no less enjoyment and hilarity and there were still some boats that drifted in the bay, as if preparing to return to the marina without their people. Division 1 firsts on PHS, IRC and AMS were taken by Ichi Ban. Division 2 saw wins by Sintara (PHS), Fresh (IRC) and Aiken (AMS). In Division 3 Steeple Jack won on PHS and Born to Mentor on AMS. The final day of racing, two windward/leewards, saw leads being consolidated as the week’s racing drew to a close. Race 5 Division 1 yielded wins to Another Hooligan (PHS) and Ichi Ban (IRC and AMS) while Division 2 saw Dr Feelgood take wins on PHS and AMS with Shining Sea claiming the podium for IRC. Division 3 fell to Plowking on PHS and Lincoln Mentor on AMS. In Race 6 Division 1, Ichi Ban shone with wins in PHS, IRC and AMS. In Division 2, 3 Cool Cats won on PHS while Shining Sea took IRC and AMS wins. Division 3 wins went to Audacious (PHS) and Lincoln Mentor (AMS). Thursday night the Presentation Dinner was a stellar affair at the Port Lincoln Hotel with a three course meal, speeches and a visual display of the week’s highlights. Live music encouraged many on to the dance floor to round off a splendid week-long event.

Dianne Schwerdt PHS Div 1: Ichi Ban, Another Hooligan, Pirate PHS Div 2: Shining Sea, Game On 2, 3 Cool Cats PHS Div 3: Plowking, Audacious, Punisher IRC Div 1: Ichi Ban, Secret Mens Business, Another Hooligan IRC Div 2: Shining Sea, Game On 2, Aiken - Hames Sharley AMS Div 1: Ichi Ban, Secret Mens Business, Another Hooligan AMS Div 2: Aiken - Hames Sharley, Shining Sea, Doctor Feelgood 3 AMS Div 3: Lincoln Mentor, Born to Mentor, Kinetic Energy

Another Hooligan

Photos courtesy of Down Under Sail