Lake Keepit Sailing Club: Hugh Evans on song again

It was a far cry from the drought-ravaged Christmas of 2020, when we had half a percentage of capacity in the dam and spectators crowded up on the small hill that had appeared in the small gutter of the sailing area.

This year has been a year of extraordinary sailing on a full lake, with a record 94 entries at our Keepit Kool three-day regatta in October.

What a spectacle it was!

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We are hoping for a repeat of this success this coming October long weekend.

After the Christmas luncheon, boats were rigged and 10 competitors headed for the start line for the running of heat one of the Summer Cup.

First to start was Manilla sailor Dave Alywin in his Marie-cat, followed by the eager laser sailors.

Three boats led the field around the first lap of the triangular course, in a breeze that varied from zero to 30km.

Robert Kelly and Hugh Evans, both from Tamworth, led with Tim Corben from Barraba.

But the larger catamarans of Drew Green (Tamworth) and Michael Juchau (Quirindi) took the lead.

The fleet was closely packed for most of the race and first to cross the finish was Green's Nacra cat, closely followed by Juchau.

The trio of laser dinghies was broken up, with Evans coming home ahead of Corben and Kelly.

Final placings based on Australia sailing yardstick:

1st: Evans.

2nd: Corben.

3rd: Kelly.

Fastest time: Green.

Upcoming events:

Learn to sail three-day camp (January 3-5).

Club championship heats (January 22).

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