Sailors battle strong gusts

MOSSEL BAY NEWS - At the beginning of April, 27 sailors from the Skipper Foundation in Mossel Bay participated in the Eden inter-schools regatta at George Lakes Yacht Club.

Six Mossel Bay schools were represented at this event - Sao Bras, Hillcrest, Indwe and Point high schools and Park and Milkwood primary schools.

Skipper Foundation head Elfie Holden said: "Saturday brought lovely winds. The strong, shifty wind kept the Mossel Bay sailors guessing as they are used to steadier winds." She said it was a strenuous day's sailing for the youngsters.

"They rose early on Sunday morning to try to attempt to sail around the island. Unfortunately they were left stranded as the wind died down. Later in the day some strong gusts came through and the last race was sailed."

Results
High School

Point High School - 3rd

Sao Bras High School - 4th

Hillcrest Secondary - 5th

The following sailors were in the top 10 in the high school section:
James Bull on his Laser Radial (7th) from Point High did exceptionally well for his first regatta on his new class boat.

Ashley Layland - RS Tera Pro (8th) from Point High School.

Waydon Goliath Topper (10th) from Sao Bras High.

The following sailors were in the top 10 of the primary school section:

Christian Cilliers (8th) - RS Tera Sport in his very first regatta (Park Primary).

Jesse Bull (10th) - RS Tera Sport (Milkwood Primary).

The Mossel Bay sailors who participated. Not in photo: Renier Delia.