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18ft Skiff Auckland Champs - tight racing in winds up to 25kts

7:18 AM Sun 15 Nov 2009 GMT

'Yamaha joint-leader at the end of the first racing day in the 2009 Auckland Championships for the 18ft skiffs' Greg Fenwick Click Here to view large photo

One point separates the top three boats in the 18ft skiff Auckland Champs which got underway with the fleet leaving the ramp, hoisting the number 2 small rigs. Two races were sailed in a NW breeze, building to 25knots by the end of the day.

Race one was sailed in a puffy 10 - 15 knot NW breeze. Yamaha were over the line early, being called back. The fleet were close around the track with numerous lead changes throughout the race. After a close battle on the last upwind, Yamaha (Scott Kennedy) edged out Maersk Line (Graham Catley) near the finish to win.

JF Hillebrand on the first racing day in the 2009 Auckland Championships for the 18ft skiffs - Greg Fenwick Click Here to view large photo

The second race was started in 20 knots with all boats clear. Yamaha lead to the top mark but delayed the hoist of the spinnaker and were passed by both JF Hillebrand (Phil Airey) and Maersk Line. During the race the breeze built to over 25knots with great rides enjoyed down wind. JF Hillebrand won the race from Maersk Line and Yamaha.

The epic battle continues next Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd, with 3 races starting at 11am both days. Current standings sees Yamaha and Maersk Line both tied on 4 points with JF Hillebrand on 5 points and Stunt Academy (Chris Hirst) on 7 points.

Maersk Line joint-leader on the first racing day in the 2009 Auckland Championships for the 18ft skiffs - Greg Fenwick Click Here to view large photo

by Scott Kennedy

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