(Dartmouth, England)- The Dartmouth Regatta is a great way to end the summer sailing season along the south coast of the United Kingdom.Set in the beautiful West Country, the sailing regatta forms part of a larger event that includes rowing championships and has many onshore attractions, a true British Summer festival!
Many J/Teams attended the regatta this year, some fresh from the J/Cup, other’s post-Fastnet race finish, some locally based and other’s travelling from afar.
The weather was perfect for rowing and beach activities, but not so good for sailing. For example, 2/3 of day 2 and all of day 3 lost to lack of wind. Race day 1 saw three races sailed in 8-15 knots, day 2 just one race in 7-10 knots. The final day saw two races completed by 1330 in a 6-11 knot breeze.
The J/Clan had great success, J/DREAM prevailed, reversing the Nationals result with EAT SLEEP J REPEAT in the J/88 battle. Peter Symonds J/112E J'OUVERT was declared top Royal Dart boat under IRC.
Simon Perry's J/109 JIRAFFE team completed their 2017 JIRAFFE Safari with first place in the hotly contested fleet.
Bob Baker and his Lymington-based team sailed their J/97 JAYWALKER to a hard-fought victory in IRC 3 Class.
New to the circuit were the J/122 BLACK DOG and the new J/122e TIGH SOLIUS from Hamble. Despite perhaps trying a little too hard on day one, both boats showed nice bursts of speed, hinting at great future potential.
The superb hospitality and organization of the Royal Dart Yacht Club, the Kingswear Marina, and the two towns of Kingswear and Dartmouth, will ensure that most will return in 2018! Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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