IOM Winter Race 10 : 4 February 2025
One Mtr Winter Series Race 10 Fijicicle Cup
There were seven skippers at the lake today all competing for race 10 and the Fijicicle Cup. The Cup was presented to the Club 30 years ago during a visit by the Fiji tourist board based in New Zealand where IOM racing is popular, The representative arranged an IOM race at Setley and some 23 boats took part, the representative was supplied with an IOM but unfortunately he came last in every race, I know how he felt!
After a friendly debate it was decided to go with A riggs.and a course was set,5,7 start 1 3 4 6 x 2 and finish 8,9. There was plenty of action, nose dives, collisions,.near misses and unfortunately a bit of damage causing two boats to retire, one with a ripped jib and the other electrical problems. Twelve races were completed and the overall winner was a well deserved Martin Hart whose name will appear on the Fijicicle Cup 2025, Hugh came in second and John Bennett third
Well sailed Martin