Poseidon Sailaway Spring Series Race 1

Five yachts came to the start of the Spring Series, the final series in the three seasonal series Poseidon Sailaway Club Championship.

Doug Ryan on Magic and defending Spring Series champion Tim Preuss on Ann Sea are in the front runners to claim this year’s Championship and both yachts started well in the light air and gentle sea.

However, Greg Langan sailing Ruff Red with sparkling clean hull and fresh from a spell on the hard stand soon appeared to be the one to watch.

In a great display of light air sailing Ruff Red finished fourth across the line and claimed the handicap win ahead of Magic, Ann Sea, Jimmie Blacksmith and Ice.   

Poseidon Sailaway Spring Series Race 2

The afternoon breeze became a little more consistent for the second race and again Ruff Red appeared to be in good form.

Magic lead the fleet to record a second line honours win for the day but the performance handicap system again proved to be the biggest hurdle.

Despite placing fifth over the line the elapsed time for Ruff Red again proved sufficient to steal a win this time ahead of Jimmie Blacksmith and Magic. Ice settled for fourth and in an uncharacteristic performance Ann Sea placed fifth.

Ruff Red (2) holds a commanding lead in the eight race series ahead of Magic (5), Jimmie Blacksmith (6), Ann Sea (8) and Ice (9).