The first pointscore races of the season were held at Wallagoot Lake on Saturday.
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Winner of both races in the monohull division were Rob and Sian Morton on their MG14, Wizard of Oz, and in the multihull division was Tony Hastings on his Paper Tiger, Tigerdelic.
A steady, light to moderate wind powered the 15 boats around on a warm, sunny day.
Some new boats graced the field, as did new sails and new members, who were all keen to sail in the perfect conditions.
Officers of the day Terry Kirby and Neil Fisher set a triangle course, so all boats started together and sailed the same course.
The racing was close and exciting, with some boats overtaking to windwards, others gaining advantage downwind, and all pushing hard for a good result.
Second monohull in both races was Greg Thorton’s Laser, Ariel.
Third in race one was Alan Holbrook and Laine West on the miracle, This Way Up, and in race two was Brian Wright’s caribou, Dear One.
Jeff Hope’s Windrush sloop claimed second place in both the multihull events.
Hastings was continuing his good form to win after finishing third in his division at the Jervis Bay regatta recently.
He will head to Canberra to defend his ACT multihull championship crown next week.
The Wallagoot Lake Boat Club will host a discover sailing day on October 26.
Everyone is welcome to head along and you can gain some valuable sailing experience for free.
For more information visit the club’s website at www.wlbc.org.au.