RACING
RACING
Quest Yachting Typhoon Series 2015
Mirs Bay Weekend
Words Nicole Arnulphy
At the time of writing we have completed 7 out of 9 races,
including the iconic Mirs Bay Race which lived up to its’
challenging and fun weekend reputation once again.
Mirs Bay Race
Preparation for our weekend away involved many people. The Race
Committee, having prepared the Sailing Instructions and organised
officials for the day well in advance, were only left with the task
of praying to their weather gods. HHYC Food and Beverage staff
worked hard to prepare the barbecue, setting up the bar, bringing
lights, music, freezers and so much more.
Whilst the race officer, Bob Vart, planned his course choices and
briefed a team of assistants, the marine staff laid marks, drove
photographers, ferried racers and were on station
where and whenever necessary. As for the racers,
weather forecasts were studied, boats were provisioned
and prepared and crews assembled. All of this resulting
in 62 boats participating in the 23 mile (for IRC and
sports boats) and 17 mile (for HKPN and J80 class)
passage race from Port Shelter to Cham Pai Light in
Mirs Bay.