The Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship continued on Saturday with Race 3 of the Spring Series which was also Race 15 of the Championship.

The welcome return to club racing of Ruff Red skippered by new owner, Greg Lagan, added to regulars Magic, Port FM Mais Oui and Ice to make a fleet of four with several boats still absent cruising northern waters.

Ruff Red was immediately in the action from the start as a close encounter with Ice forced evasive manoeuvres but it was Doug Ryan on Magic that took the early lead and set the pace.

Port FM Mais Oui showed great skill to hold second over the first two laps but Ice in hot pursuit taking full advantage of the increasing wind edged ahead on the third lap to record the only change in position throughout the race.

Line honours went to Magic (1:51:25) followed by Ice (2:21:06), Port FM Mais Oui (2:22:08) and Ruff Red (2:31:06). On corrected time Magic held first (1:32:08) from Ruff Red (1:35:39), Port FM Mais Oui (1:37:39) and Ice (1:39:12).

The win gives Magic eight points and pole position on the Spring Series ladder ahead of Ice and Ann Sea tied on 11.

With only three races left to decide the 2011 Club Champion overall standings in the 18 race Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship Series will remain undisclosed until the final announcements on December 17.

Prior to Race 15 Port FM Mais Oui was the overall series leader.  

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