Strangford Lough Yacht Club Regatta 2022 - IRC 1 Race Review

Strangford Lough Yacht Club turned on a perfect late summers day for their annual regatta. There were four boats lining up in the IRC 1 fleet with close racing expected between the evenly the evenly match fleet.

The sun shinning, blue sky's and a light sea breeze blowing the crews would have to be on their game to keep the boats moving, avoiding any of the holes which were bound to appear as the day went one.

The action kicked off from the first minute with one boat early for the start and several close crosses up the first beat. The J109 Going to Red managed to get it nose in front early completing two key lee bows on the first beat to lead at mark 1.

Once in the lead they never looked back manage to join up the pressure lines to extend their lead at every mark.

The risk of the breeze fading the race committee shortend the course at the second last mark to give all the competitors a chance to finish within the time limit.

Going to Red took both line and handicap honours ahead of another SLYC boat Fat Tony.

The team team at bottom up boats hope you enjoyed the coverage of the SLYC Regatta 2022.