It was very rough and blustery for all three races with some boats capsizing more than ten times in a race. Race one and Chris Bower leading for two legs only to lost it on the gybe. Bruce Howett led until a slight course error let Richard Pakes through who went on to win with Howett second five minutes ahead of Barry Buzzard third, Steve Hawley fouth, Barry Winter fifth, Ian Casewell sixth, Chris Watts seventh and Sam Petty eigth after stopping to get a replacement rudder. Nine boats retired.

Race two Pakes led with Buzzard and Petty in pursuit after Howett capsized. Then Pakes and Buzzard capsized letting Howett into the lead again. Pakes recovered passing Buzzard and Petty while they had their own problems and got the decision on the line by inches with Petty third, Buzzard fourth, Steve Hawley fifth and Winter sixth. Veteran Sam Hood finished in tenth place after at least ten capsizes. Four boats retired.

Third race saw only six starters. Howett led all the way after Buzzard capsized. Pakes capsized letting Petty through two minutes behind Howett. Pakes, Buzzard, Jeff Tucker and Winter following.

A day of screaming reaches, spectacular capsizes and dogged determination.

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