Terry Valder took first place in the A Class sailors and first overall but only after very close competition from Richard Dent (2nd), Jason Johnstone (3rd) and Mark Bell (4th), Ian McLennan (5th) and Wayne Hayman (6th). Jason Johnstone sailing in the B Class surrendered his lead he held at the end of Saturday, his 3rd placing in the only race on Sunday not good enough to maintain his position after the drop, but a great result for the young contender.
The wind on Saturday sprung up after an early lunch and continued mostly between 8 and 14 knots throughout the afternoon when four races were completed. The sailors relaxed during the evening and enjoyed a feast from the Clubhouse kitchen. After more relaxing on Sunday morning, another lunch a breeze finally struggled to cover the lake. Just one race was completed as the breeze stuttered, the race being shortened and racing for the day finished by 2.45pm. Prizes included electrical heaters (for the night had been cold) and framed photos of the best shots from the weekend. Photo CDs are being posted to contestants.
Thanks to the sailors who came from Napier, New Plymouth, Tauranga, and Auckland, you're a great bunch on and off the water. Thanks also go to the crew at Ngaroto who helped at the regatta, the very good turn out (Danny, Tom, Alex, Ross, Evan, Claire, Owen, Bob) made the regatta most enjoyable to run.

The Six Hour Race starts at 10.00am next Sunday. Come for a great day out on and off the water.