DF65 Easter Challenge & R6 Summer Handicap - 13 April 2025
DF65 Handicap R6 Easter Challenge - Race Summary
The DF65 Handicap R6 Easter Challenge, held on April 13, 2025, witnessed a competitive fleet of DF65 class boats battling it out over ten races. Stranger things can happen but it looks like our treasurer is on the money, Basil Lines in sail number 38 emerged as the overall winner, demonstrating consistent performance with a low total score of 19. Lines secured several top-three finishes, including wins in races 5, 7, and 8, ultimately leading him to victory.
The battle for second place was tight, with Will Thomson (sail number 73) and Greg Carter (sail number 28) finishing with close total scores of 21 and 21.6 respectively. Thomson showcased strong performances with a win in race 4 and consistent top-six finishes. Carter also sailed well, securing a win in race 6 and consistently placing within the top five.
Russell Gray (sail number 99) finished fourth with a total of 25.8, securing a win in the final race (R10). Colin Dunstan (sail number 35) rounded out the top five with a score of 28, starting strong with wins in the first two races. Hamish Cameron (sail number 70) finished sixth with a total of 30, securing a win in race 9.
Unfortunately, Noel Eather (sail number 782) faced a challenging day, finishing in seventh place with a total score of 56.6.
Overall, the Easter Challenge provided exciting racing, with Basil Lines proving to be the most consistent performer across the ten races. The close scores for second and third place highlight the competitive nature of the event.
Key Observations:
Basil Lines emerged as the winner with a total score of 19. He consistently placed well, securing several first and second-place finishes.
Will Thomson and Greg Carter tied for second place with a total score of 21 and 21.6 respectively, a close competition indeed.
IOM Handicap R6 Easter Challenge - Race Summary
This summary covers the results of the Handicap R6 Easter Challenge held on April 13, 2025. The scoring was based on RRS Appendix A.
Overall Results:
Trevor Duignan (64) emerged as the winner with a total score of 16.6. He demonstrated strong and consistent performance throughout the races.
John McLachlan (40) secured second place with a total score of 17.9, maintaining consistent top-three finishes.
Peter Kampe (90) finished third with a total score of 22.4, showing good consistency within the top half of the fleet.
Andrew R Wilson (177) took fourth place with a total score of 26.9, with some strong individual race results.
Ken Anning (71) finished fifth with a total score of 28, showing varied results across the races.
Peter Harris (03) came in sixth place with a total score of 33, with consistent mid-fleet finishes.
John Pursiheimo (122) finished seventh with a total score of 52, with results declining in the later races.
John Gallagher (196) finished eighth with a total score of 53.1, facing challenges in the later races.
Race Highlights:
Trevor Duignan secured wins in races 1, 3, and 7, contributing significantly to his overall victory.
John McLachlan achieved wins in races 2 and 5, keeping the pressure on the leader.
Peter Kampe won race 6.
The results show a mix of consistent performers and those with more variable race outcomes. The later races saw some significant shifts in individual performances for some competitors.
This race summary provides an overview of the Handicap R6 Easter Challenge, highlighting the top performers and key aspects of the racing.
