Shakedown Cruise was a select affair with Cornelia and Sea Shanty rafting-up in the Deben for some early sun, whilst other yachts were still antifouling their bottoms on the hard. Racing during April to June was a game of cat and mouse between David Pegg and Tom Nash who dominated the early season. There was informal Feva racing late July, with 24 children and adults entering – supported by Chris Gill and his yacht Cornelia in some quite hairy windy conditions. A very successful Junior Regatta in early August with around 18 competitors entering. The youth racing has been particularly strong this season and the Junior Topper series saw 20 entrants split into Bronze Silver and Gold fleets based on their racing experience. The Summer Cruise was a nerve-wracking game of who dares wins. Three boats; Sanderling, Tequila and Sea Shanty had passage plans to go across the North Sea to Ostend together but the weather and sea state (3 weeks of north easterlies) had other ideas. Winner of the 2023 Sea Race Chris Gerrard
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