The Tortola Spring Regatta

TSC Takes on some tough competiton in the Tortola (bvi) Spring Regatta

Stuart Gurney, Julian Smith and Ted Cocker (and non TSC Jennie King - Merlin Rocket champion crew) went to the BVI Spring Regatta and sailed in an IC 24 which is a J24 with the cabin cut off and decks added for day sailing/racing.A very competitive fleet were racing, Julian on the helm did very well - beating amongst other crack teams, the Swedish Americas cup team on several occasions, and a sprinkling of 2nds. 3rds 4ths etc in the 16 races in 3 days. We had a first but we were OCS by about 6" no point in going back, all the boats finished within about 3 minutes. If only Jules had a proper crew, who knows what may have happened. A full report will be forthcoming, but for now here are few pics of the other activities!

Right - Julian frigging in the rigging

Far right- Ted Cocker emerging from a late night (well early morning) swim after a few Rum punches

For photos of the actual racing go to

http://www.digiproofs.com/ecom/page_view.pl?p=5KM4bog

Page last updated:  04/05/2007 21:30:49

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