Page 15 - CYAA (Vic) 2022 Winter Series Race one at RMYS Post Race notes

MERCEDES III
KINGURRA

Photo Scott McDonald

Martin Ryan Skipper of Mercedes III comments: Kingurra leads at the first mark, closely followed by Pastime ll, and both continue on Starboard downwind. Mercedes
lll fails to lay the first mark with a slight knock with 20 metres to go. She tacks onto port crossing ahead of Fairwinds and tacking back above her; Fairwinds rounds a
boat length ahead. It is here that the race is won. Fairwinds gybes onto port and quickly flies the spinnaker. Mercedes lll continues on starboard with spinnaker. The
margins at C mark confirm Fairwinds strategy. A great sail by Pastime ll staying with the leaders despite no spinnaker.