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Vaikobi Windsurfer Class Australian National Championships at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club - Day 3

by Shane Baker 24 Jan 13:41 UTC 22-26 January 2025
Vaikobi Windsurfer Class Australian National Championships - Day 3 © Shane Baker

A tough day at the office....

Day 3 of the 2025 Vaikobi National Windsurfer Class Championships at Toronto Amateur Sailing Club NSW, 22nd- 26th.
The morning session completed the remaining two-course races. Race 1 Conditions were cloudy 5-10 knots from the SSE, then race 2 increased to 10-15 knots from the same direction with a few gusts punching towards 20 knots.

Sailors returned to shore for lunch before the pending Marathon in the afternoon.
Marathon... It was a case of hook-in and hang-on.
A SSE breeze of 20-25 knots took charge and it was only the brave that could handle the testing conditions. Just to make it more interesting breeze increased nudging north of 30 knots. This made for blistering speed which either made you smile or put the fear of god in you!

Final course racing results

Cruiser:

    1. Lyle Stansway
    2. Steve Martland
    3. Jack Paterson

Women's:

    1. Jannicke Stålstrøm
    2. Sarah Kenny
    3. Valentina Vix

Lightweight:

    1. Michael Kilduff
    2. Josh Green
    3. Michael Rofe

Medium weight:

    1. Tim Elliot
    2. Luke Meyers
    3. Lachlan Vize

Heavy Weight:

    1st Mike Galvin
    2nd Michael Lancey
    3rd John Buick

Super Heavy:

    1st Graig Bell
    2nd Matty Whitnall
    3rd Jason Coonan

Stay tuned for the awesome action of slalom..
50% Racing 50% Fun

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  • Vaikobi
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  • Lake Macquarie City Council
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