Today it was the Half Ton Classics Cup 2025 offshore race.  It was looking like the Half Tonners would have prefect conditions as the wind was between 12-17 knots and in a south-westerly direction.

The fleet’s start was competitive and tight, with all boats crossed the line cleanly. The course started in the bay with a lovely long reach from the windward mark to the first mark, with 2 Farr in front with Quokka right behind.  2 Farr gybed at the second mark to avoid the ebbing tide that was going south and gained a clear advantage increasing her lead in front. 

For the Half Tonner Collector, this is the first time they have competed in the Half Ton Classics Cup.  They have really enjoyed being part of the regatta, but they found that this type of coastal race to be very difficult with only five people on board their boat.    

Harmony stated that the race was, “Wet, exciting, but it was a long race especially with Rob keep falling into the cockpit!”.

The coastal course took the Half Tonners to Emsstrom wreck before heading towards Dartmouth to Skerries Bank then back to the bay, a distance of 32 nautical miles.

Per Elisa commented, “The race was wet and wild!  For the length of the race, it was great to see how many boats were so close together at the end.  It was a lot of fun gybing between the kelp farm beds.”

First boat to finish was 2 Farr taking just over 5 hours to complete the course, happily all the boats finished the coastal course within the time limit. 

HeadHunter provided a positive update on the regatta stating, “The regatta is well organised, and the Club is working hard with all aspects to keep the sailors happy on and off the water.  Tremendous bay to sail in and have just had a taste of the lumpy waters outside the bay.  The boat is going well, couple of times we would prefer that the mast pointing more up right, and were looking forward to more hospitality tonight.”

For full information on Race 9 results click here.

50 North Photography are the official photographer for Half Ton Classics Cup 2025, please click here to view the regatta’s photographs.