To make up for yesterday the Race Officer Bob Penfold, ran four races today with three windward – leeward races and one race around the cans at the end.

The first race experienced sea breezes over 15 knots with a 30-degree wind shifts up to the first beat making for interesting racing.  The class was in tight formation crossing the start line with Collector having to return after being called OCS. 

Second race started with a general recall, but the Class made up for it on the second start with all boats crossing the line in style.  The fleet was clearly enjoying the sail back to the committee boat with their spinnakers, it was great to see the Half Tonners being so skilled at gybing with their spinnaker poles.  Per Elisa was first to round the change mark on lap 2 and 2 Farr came from second place to win the race.   

By race three, the conditions became perfect for racing with the sun coming out and the breeze building once again.  Superhero was UFD at the start, but the rest of the fleet was able to get off cleanly.  The fleet was split evenly across both sides of the bay heading to the first mark, with 2 Farr rounding first. Whilst Quokka was on the run in second place around the mark, unfortunately one of their crew slipped off the boat loosing them at least three places. They decided it was only right to pick him back up!  Conditions changed on the reach back to the finish line causing several Half Tonners to broach in the gusting winds but thankfully no one else ended up in the bay.

Race committee set around the cans for the last race, and all boats had a good clean start.  The Half Tonners sailed closely together for the first couple of marks.  But due to the weather conditions, it became a procession race with few opportunities to change position.    

Racing continues tomorrow with a further four races scheduled. To see the results of Race Day 2 click here.

Tania from 50 North Photography is the official Half Ton Classics Cup 2025 photographer and to view her images please click here.

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