Christmas Regatta at Teign Corinthian Yacht Club
by Heather Davies 5 Jan 2012 18:13 GMT
31 December 2011 - 2 January 2012
The annual three day Teign Corinthian Yacht Club “Christmas” Regatta was this year sailed over the New Year break to coincide with more favourable tides at Coombe Cellars on the river Teign. The event attracted a strong fleet of over 30 dinghy sailors who enjoyed some excellent sailing conditions in the prevailing brisk southwesterly breeze.
On day 1, 25 boats took to the water in a strengthening westerly breeze. Chris Tillbrook (Vortex) won both races and headed the leader board with Chris Cunningham (RS100) second on 5points and Andy Collyer (Solo) third with 7 points.
The weather on day 2 gave a thorough soaking for all those who did manage the 10.30am New Year’s day start! A first and a second place for Andy Colyer (Solo) saw him move into the top position overall with Chris Cunningham (RS100) retaining second spot, with Peter Hearne (Solo) in third place. With two discards coming into play on the final day Chris Tillbrook (Vortex) was still one of the leading contenders for the 2011 Christmas Regatta Trophy.
The weather for the final day offered a good breeze, blue sky and sun! The first race was sailed in ideal condition, with the wind increasing during the second race which kept the rescue boats busy and a number of boats retired.
After the scheduled six, very competitive races, Chris Cunningham, sailing a RS100 was tied in top position with Andy Colyer, sailing a Solo. With both having identical count-backs, the Regatta win was awarded, by the narrowest of margins, to Chris Cunningham by virtue of a better result in the final race of the day. Chris Tillbrook, helming a Vortex, was a creditable third overall having scored 3 wins from the four races in which he competed.
The trophy presentation was followed by a super BBQ provided and prepared by members of the Cruising section of TCYC and was much appreciated by the dinghy sailors.
Full results can be found here.