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11 August 2014

August Sprints RESULTS (1) Principe (2) Moheli 1 (3) Moheli Redux

The August Sprints were again designed by MustangMark to offer a standard and a PYO (pick-your-own) course – this latter style is proving extremely popular. Located off different coasts of Africa, the courses also afforded an opportunity to explore islands with widely differing histories. Just fascinating. Each podium has reported on their races, so please read their contributions below.

The Principe race was strongly competed and the podium are to be congratulated – just ONE SECOND separated the top three. In all 38 boats arrived within 10 minutes of the first finisher. Amazing competition!

The first Moheli running got off to a brilliant start. As a PYO course the merits of N or S of the island were hotly debated. Unfortunately, the gods of electricity intervened and a power outage at Sailonline’s ISP (where a backup also failed) meant that while the race continued on, it was no longer counting for the Championship. Those who remained engaged and who waited out the not-too-long downtime, had the reward of a good race and some excellent matchracing. The podium three did an excellent job to grab the top spots, with just 10 seconds between #1 and #3.

The second Moheli running, the championship race, saw many switch from a S to a N track and due to shifting winds, there was a lot of “play” in the approach to the finish line, requiring some to even contemplate crossing the line back-to-front (which is allowable) to avoid an extra tack! Bravo to the podium, arriving within 5 seconds of each other – a total of 38 boats arrived within the first 10 minutes!!

Here are the results and comments:

Principe – Saturday, 2 August 2014

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CONGRATULATIONS Jawz!!! HERZLICHEN GLÜCKWUNSCH Team Germany!! GEFELICITEERD kroppyer!
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Principe Reports

Moheli 1 - Sunday, 3 August 2014

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GRATTIS atlet!!! GEFELICITEERD splitpen!! CONGRATULATIONS BeWyched
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Moheli 1 Reports

Moheli Redux – Sunday, 10 August 2014

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FELICIDADES GREATSKUA!!! GRATULERER svein!! CONGRATULATIONS Hirilonde!
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Moheli Redux Reports

ATTENTION Top 10 Finishers!!In addition to the trophies on offer for winning the 2014 Championships this year, there are also awards for the best finishers of each championship race!! Read the Prizes Procedure for all the details and, if you are eligible, make sure to send the requested information to coord@sailonline.org AND src@sailonline.org.

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