Po Toi Challenge 2021 W O RD S A ND IM AGES: YO UN G MEMBERS C O MMIT T EE
Feature | Po Toi Challenge 2021 he Young Members Committee (YMC) organised a fantastic day out on the water racing to Po Toi on Sunday 18 April. We were blessed with 20 to 25kts on the day with mostly dry and sunny weather – not so easy for newbies but welcomed by sailors. A much safer race course was planned for a more pleasant and safe experience for crews and guests with limited experience. In light of the Covid-19 situation, this annual YMC signature event was cancelled 2020 and was subject to rescheduling a couple of times earlier in 2021. The YMC is very grateful for boat owners’ active
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participation and for the enormous support from Club’s Sailing Office and race management team – without which the Po Toi Challenge could not have happened. We had a very encouraging turnout this year with a lot of positive feedback and marked some new milestones for ourselves: • Greatest number of participants – 72 • Greatest number of rowers participating in this event – 12 • Highest number of boats participating – 15 • Added in Line Honours as a category • A follow-up trial practice on smaller keelboats (thank you Impala Fleet!)
