by victory in the final race . Phil Herscovics 8-3-4 meant third overall for Shine On – Team Callendina , but they were challenged by Liz Charles ’ all-female crew on Calibre .
Calibre , chartered for Charles and crew by the Sydney 38 Association , placed fourth overall on countback after scoring 2-4-3 results . Extraordinary , as they are new to the class .
“ One of the things the Association wanted to do was to give women the confidence that they could compete in one-design racing , and look what it ’ s done ,” a pleased president , Hudson , said .
“ We had experienced and new people racing , but everyone was very in touch . It was a lottery around the top mark this afternoon . The ladies on Calibre did very well and so did Phil Herscovics . I ’ m delighted for them .
“ We are happy to keep our title , but we like to be challenged . Make no mistake , it was very close racing on both days for the entire fleet . The difference in some races was the length of the bow , and in yesterday ’ s Race 2 , it wasn ’ t even that much .
“ Everyone has had a really good regatta . Each has done well , especially given it was difficult
sailing offshore today . To keep the boats moving demanded a lot of hard work and attention . It was even hard for officials to set a course in the light winds on a big sloppy sea .,” Hudson ended .
Pittwater Regatta
Participants were given two passage style races around Pittwater on the final day . Michael Ritchie , who came into the day in second place overall with the Ritchie 38 , Revolver , designed by his father Bruce , won the first race . However , there was no denying Heath Walters ( Banta ), who added a further win to Saturday ’ s two victories to claim the series from Revolver by three points .
Walters had the advantage of his two young sons , Harley ( 24 ) and Logan ( 18 ), on the crew of his Melges 24 , along with their two mates , Liam and Mitch . The ‘ young guns ’ made up for the disadvantage of being one of the smallest boats in the fleet .
“ The boys have been sailing the Melges with me for years . They loved the weekend , and so did their mates . It was great having younger guys on board ,” he said shoreside .
“ It was a very light shifty breeze with a maximum of 10 knots , so it was hard work trying to keep
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