This event was nearly destroyed by the gales of Saturday and Sunday. However things had moderated by Sunday and a good percentage of the fleet - especially the larger boats - enjoyed 2 races despite the bitter cold and rain. By the end there was even a bit of sun and the wind dropped from 25kts to 10.

There were few participants from the Club, but Major Peter Scholfield and his crew in his HOD 35 ‘Zarafa’ were 2nd in IRC Class 2.

The Irish were already putting down a marker for the Rolex Commodore’s Cup by winning Classes 0 and 1.