Close racing, but JB claims his ninth VIC States
Close at the top right through to the last race.
It was hot with light shifty breezes, but RO’s Ross and Kevin Wilson managed a full series of 9 races for the Etchells Victoria State titles. The Royal Geelong Yacht Club and Geelong Fleet put on a wonderful regatta and announced they will be hosting the 2029 World Championship, which is great for the Etchells Class in Australia.
It was close racing with John Bertrand’s Triad 2020 winning from Barry, skippered by Billy Merrington, by 1 point. Chris Hampton and Tango were hot on their heels in 3rd place. This was the ninth time JB has won the trophy.
It was great to see so many youth crewing and skippering boats, including an all-female youth crew on Matilda 1. There are some terrific photos and video by Down Under Sail on Etchells Australia Facebook.
Results & division winners
- 1st Overall — Triad 2020 AUS1478 — John Bertrand AO, Ben Lamb, Ian McKillop
- 2nd Overall — Barry AUS1226 — Billy Merrington, Ben Morrison-Jack, Simon Cunnington
- 3rd Overall — Tango AUS1466 — Chris Hampton, Charlie Cumbley, Sam Haines
- First Corinthian — Matilda AUS1488 — Blake Robertson, Tom Kelly, William Kelly
- First Youth Skipper — Panther AUS 1384 — Conall Green, Ben O’Brien, Esther Read, Georgia Delaney
- First Masters — Triad 2020 AUS1478 — John Bertrand AO, Ben Lamb, Ian McKillop
- First Grand Masters — That’s Life AUS1399 — Ian Crisp, Matt Jenkins, Philippe Charret
- First Female Helm — Mid Gybe Crisis AUS 1277 — Niesje Hees, Cliff Gibson, Tao Hsu, Adam Woodman/Roger Claydon
Full Results
