OPEN SKIFF STATE TITLES 2020

OPEN SKIFF STATE TITLES

DECEMBER 2020

THE STATE TITLES WAS SO much fun with ideal conditions at the PDSC. With no national titles or international events this year the 29 entries and close racing gave the regatta the flavour of a world class event.

There was some amazing racing in light to strong wind conditions. Our sailors were acknowledged as resilient tackling the strong Saturday afternoon sea breeze when the 14ft skiffs were retiring due to high winds. A number of the RFBYC and SOPYC Optimist sailors were encouraged by Chelsea Hall (RFBYC) and Denis Jones (SOPYC) to step into the Open Skiff. Accomplished Opti sailors from RFBYC, Sasha Monro and Alex Molyneux enjoyed the experience of no bailing required.

Aaron Teo (SOPYC) graciously accepted the Open winner’s trophy. Brenn Armstrong (RFBYC) was 2nd overall and 1st under 13 sailor. Hudson Armstrong new to us this year from Fiji took home a bunch of trophies as Best Newbie and 1st Silver Fleet. Alasdair Cameron (RFBYC) (aka Drax the Destroyer) showed his talent at Avengers Slalom Racing run in-front of the cheering crowd.

Imogen Bates (RFBYC) won a new pink sail for her solid performance as the best female competitor. The sail will also replace her sail accidently trashed by Sasha Monro.

There was close competition in the Gold Fleet with Angus Cameron (RFBYC) in 4th place. Alasdair Cameron (RFBYC) was 5th place on equal points with his school friend Opti sailor Alex Molyneux.

Maciek and Wojtek Tarasewicz (2nd Silver fleet) performed well. Wojtek (RFBYC) was the youngest competitor aged nine years.

The RFBYC team (15 sailors) were coached by Zac Littlewood and Hayden Hunt. The sail down from RFBYC was part of the adventure with some sailors new to sailing what seemed like a long distance.

State Titles – Winner Aaron Teo (SOPYC) 1st Under 13, & 2nd Overall – Brenn Armstrong (RFBYC) Best New Sailor at the States, & 1st Silver Fleet – Hudson Armstrong (RFBYC)

above: Three Up on a boat start right: Team RFBYC with Coach Hayden

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