Monday, March 14, 2011

ALOHA 26

Boat: ALOHA 26

Builder: Ouyang Boat Works (CAN)

Designer: Robert Perry

More: ALOHA 26 Specifications

News:

Laser 5000 Open at Draycote Water Sailing Club


Author: Luke McEwan

Laser 5000 National Champions, Quattro Cup and Euro Cup winners Traxdata (Andy and Dave Richards) fixed-it for the 5000s to join the 4000s at Draycote. With Andy as race officer, Dave Richards teamed up with 4000 Quattro Cup winning helm Doug Baker, a newcomer to the 5000 circuit.

Baker and Richards sailed a good series to finish second behind Simon Spolton and Ed Browne, who dominated the event by winning every race. Meanwhile, the white-haired Scammell brothers, up-and-coming stars of the 5000 fleet, missed their opportunity to perform in Traxdata's absence by lacerating their heads on the rigging in the first race.

Draycote Water Sailing Club deserve special thanks for laying on a superb event despite Saturday's uncooperative weather. The food was tasty, draught beer was a pound a pint, and those who waited for the wind were rewarded with an excellent day's sailing.

More Information:

  • YachtsandYachting.com Laser 5000 Page
  • Laser 5000 Class Association
  • Draycote Water Sailing Club

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