The festivities began in fine shape on Friday evening with a good dinner. There were rumors going about that Saturday would proved to be an interesting day on the water with a strong front due to come through.

Saturday’s weather did not disappoint those expecting some excitement. Gusty winds out of the southwest were the order of the day, with frequent and fairly significant shifts with varying wind strengths coming through. The wind varied between 10 to 18, with some occasional local stronger shots coming through. Johnny Mac / Tod Raynor had the most consistent day with two firsts and a 4th to take the day.

After racing the party continued with dinner and rum provided by one of the event’s sponsors. Again there was a rumor about what the following day would bring in terms of wind, with most agreeing that there would be very little wind.

Well, so much for that rumor! By the time the boats were getting ready to sail the wind was already up with about the same strength as Saturday, although more westerly. In fact Sunday was a little bit more trying on the gear with various things breaking, from hiking straps to backstay ropes, and a few death rolls added in for good measure, forcing various teams to quit for the day.

The final race proved to be very exciting for the two front-runners, MacCausland / Raynor and Bromby / Murphy. It looked as if MacCausland / Raynor would win the race and thus the series, but in the last 100 yards the wind shifted in favor of Bromby / Murphy allowing them to take the race and the series.