Monday, 2nd September 2019
Only 13 yachts, the smallest fleet of the series, contested race 22 in “heavy air”. The average temperature in Melbourne averaged around 9° C for the afternoon; there was rain for the entire race; and a south westerly wind that averaged about 17 knots with gusts up to 25 knots was recorded at Fawkner Beacon. All 13 yachts completed the 10.8 nautical mile course (the longest of the series) and either retained or improved upon their aggregate position … Read More