Category Archives: Half Ton Classics Cup 2016

Our hopes of rolling straight into race 3 have been dashed as the emerging sun has killed the breeze for the moment. We can confirm that General Tapioca crossed the line second with Red Cloud third followed by Superhero and … Continue reading →

Per Elisa first home in race 2. The sun is coming out and we are expecting to go straight into race 3.

As you can just about see from our rather grey and murky photo we have no wind in the race area so the AP is flying and the waiting game is on. 😦

After Race 1 we caught up with Jeremy from Red Cloud and Winnie from Waverider to find out about their very successful performances and to talk about the rebuilding of Waverider after she sustained severe damage when a crane fell … Continue reading →

Welcome to day 2 of the Half Ton Classics Cup in Nieuwpoort where it’s overcast again with a light breeze. The fleet have gone afloat and are hopeful of starting today’s first race on time at 10.30. We have up … Continue reading →

The opening day of the Half Ton Classics Cup in Nieuwpoort, Belgium brought overcast skies, fickle light winds and a big challenge for both the competitors and the Koninklijke Yachtclub Nieuwpoort’s Race Committee. The Half Ton Class brings together the … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Race 1 Overall Winner Per Elisa and Classic Division Winner Waverider!

The final leg was just a short clearing beat to the line where Per Elisa took line honours with Checkmate second to cross. Red Cloud crossed in third and must be very pleased with their race. We’ll have corrected time … Continue reading →

As anticipated the first run was a painfully slow affair. But slow doesn’t mean dull and as they came round the mark Per Elisa has taken a generous lead with Checkmate now second. Red Cloud sailed a lovely leg to … Continue reading →

The 4-5 knots held reasonably well up the first beat but it was hard work picking the shifts and patches. First round was Superhero followed by Checkmate and Per Elisa. But as they came around the wind has dropped to … Continue reading →