Blustery Breezes Make for Thrilling Racing
It was a bright and blustery evening on the water as crews faced challenging conditions with wind speeds topping 20 knots. Upwind legs had boats heeled hard, slicing through waves, while the downwind runs were a wild ride—rocking, rolling, and demanding constant attention.
The intensity was palpable, especially around the marks where boats jockeyed for position in tight quarters. Commands were shouted and echoed across decks, barely cutting through the roar of the wind—a true test of coordination and seamanship.
Despite the tough conditions, it was a thrilling night of yacht racing. Congratulations to Gong Show, Rumba, and Air Aura for securing first-place finishes in their respective fleets!
| Rank | Fleet | Boat | Corrected Time
| 1 | A | Gong Show | 0:46:43
| 2 | A | Berzerker | 0:47:10
| 3 | A | Bobsled | 0:47:34
| 4 | A | Bella | 0:50:36
| 5 | A | Northern Harrier | 1:01:27
| 6 | A | Mongoose | DNF
| Rank | Fleet | Boat | Corrected
| 1 | B | Rumba | 0:50:12
| 2 | B | Eclipse | 0:53:30
| 3 | B | Tethani | 0:56:25
| Rank | Fleet | Boat | Corrected
| 1 | C | AirAura | 0:41:45 |
| 2 | C | Gray Ghost | 0:42:50 |
| 3 | C | Blade Runner | 0:43:48 |
| 4 | C | Brigadoon | 0:44:20 |
| 5 | C | Felucca | 0:45:39 |
| 6 | C | Ruby Tuesday | 0:49:33 |
| 7 | C | Andiamo | NSC |
