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Royal Temple Yacht Club Round the Goodwins Race

by Sue Foster 12 Aug 14:45 BST 11 August 2024
Stiletto winners of IRC Overall prize in the Round the Goodwins Race, the Noot Cup © Chris Cox

This year's prelude to Ramsgate Week was the iconic race around the infamous Goodwins Sands. The sponsors for this race were the long-time supporters of Ramsgate Week and the RTYC, Trews Workwear now operating as Kent Workwear. Many thanks to Trevor Kenny the outgoing chief and Ian Wade who is taking over.

To commemorate their 200th Anniversary, a percentage of the entry fees, amounting to £300, has been donated to the RNLI.

On the hottest day of year, thirty-two boats were started from the Committee Boat in light winds. Flying Pig lived up to it's name with a flying start and was leading at the North East Goodwin but in intermittent winds on the outer sands they were soon left behind. Others were forced to retire including, Manaña, Xpedite, Elfin, Carpe Diem, Dipper, Fox out of the Box and Sidewinder being unable to round marks on the fast tides. However, some strong finishes led to an exciting finish to the race.

Overall Results:

PosBoat NameSkipper(s)Club
IRC CLASS 1
1KabluzoRob SmithRTYC
2AssassinPeter JacksonRTYC
3Sweet CarolineWilliam SunnucksHPYC
IRC CLASS 2
1StilettoJohn Barrett & Paul WoodwardRTYC
2Buccaneer 2Peter Pearson RTYC
3WarriorNick & Fiona RawboneRTYC
CLASS 4
1PippyJohn & Michelle StoneleyRTYC
2JuraGary WaltersRTYC
3DabtoeNick MoultonBrightlingsea SC
CLASS 5 and CRUISER CLASS OVERALL
1FlyerRobin ImpeyColne YC
2BanzaiRussel CookmanPin Mill SC
3TiggerRobin PageColne YC
CLASS 6 ‑Yachts retired
IRC OVERALL
1StilettoJohn Barrett & Paul WoodwardRTYC
2Buccaneer 2Peter Pearson RTYC
3WarriorNick & Fiona RawboneRTYC

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