Visitors joined yachts from near and far and old rivals worked extremely hard to ensure that the contest was tight and challenging.

The courses varied from night to night keeping skippers on their toes and crews busy adjusting ropes and fine tuning the sails.

Wind conditions varied, including some very light breezes, but the length of the courses was maintained and most finished within the required limits.

The fellowship after each race was enjoyed by sailors and families and a highlight was the ‘Wet & Wild’ film night in aid of Sailability on December 29, 90 people attended and were treated to spectacular viewing of sailing around the world.

Christmas Twilight Series

Aggregate scratch scores

Division two, 1st Farrlap Farr6000 L McLaren, 2nd Music Sonata6 B Pattullo, 3rd Wobbly Bits Blazer23 B Murray. Division three, 1st Nerana Restricted 21 R Cooper, 2nd Whizbang Sonata6.7 K Bannister, 3rd Dolphin Restricted21 H Cooper. Division four, 1st Mexican Wave Flying15 D Richardson, 2nd Classic Wings Flying15 R Elkson, 3rd Flying Floozies Flying15 silver B Briggs. Division five, 1st Sidewinder Hobie16 B Evans.

Next Friday will see the continuation of the second summer twilight series and as the interest is growing and so are the crowds along the South Lakes.

The start line is usually a great place to witness the skills of sailors in tight waters and the courage they exhibit in the knowledge of where their boats will fit.

A ‘come and try’ day will be held on January 16 from 9.30am-3.30pm and all interested sailors and ‘might be’ sailors are welcome.

The Sailablity boats will also be available for those sailors with a disability. If more information is required please contact Don Richardson on 0418275376.

Yachties are also reminded of the regatta weekend at the end of January and can check the GRYC website for further details and nomination forms.