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BMW August Regatta

Posted: Tuesday, 28 August, 2012

After a disappointing Saturday with just too much wind for anyone other than the windsurfers, the BMW August regatta became something of an epic event over two days, in extremely gusty winds and very crowded starts and mark roundings. Competitors launched between a brand new BMW 1 Series and a rather fetching red MINI, and our friends at Broad Oak BMW provided prizes across the with £100 for the race winners on handicap – adding a little more spice to the racing.

The racing can best described as close - no time to blink and no quarter given… nothing to do with the cash on offer then!

Four races were held on Sunday and Monday with the first three races counting toward the August regatta and the final ‘MINI’ race to take full advantage of the great conditions.

Overall winner was Sergei Samus in his Musto Skiff with two seconds and a win (and a cheque for £100), second was Tudor Owen and Keith Borders in a 505 with a first and two thirds (and a cheque for £100) and third overall was Charlie Campion in his Laser.

The 3rd race winner (and 4th overall) was Rob Govier in his Dart catamaran – who also won £100 – with a strong performance in his Dart 18. Tudor Owen also won the MINI race on Monday afternoon rounding off an excellent weekend for the 505.

Thanks to our race team led by John Boorman and to the team from Broad Oak BMW for supporting the event so well.