Race six of the Port Douglas Yacht Club spring series saw the return to club racing of Ken Brown’s Tau Ceti after a long absence. 

Seven boats came to the start in reasonable south easterly winds.

Doug Ryan’s Shazam again took the early lead and was never headed, despite choosing not to fly a spinnaker for the downwind runs.

Ruff Red and Port FM Mais Oui again had a great tussle with Ruff Red crossing just in front of the PDYC Club boat. 

Island Girl came in forth with Tau Ceti fifth and Miriama sixth.  Indigo had to retire to attend to chartering duties.

On handicap, Island Girl won convincingly from Ruff Red and Port FM Mais Oui.

The Spring Series, and the 2013 PDYC Club Championship concludes next Saturday with two races.