Saturday had a airish breeze blowing from the north east. Mid to Large sails were selected. The outbound journey employed a spinnaker, initially the yachts had to negotiate a clump of weeds which have been growing over the past few weeks. A hampered start but once through the vessels with the large sails became overwhelmed by the wind pushing them towards the long shore. The Apollo and Shangani took the lead sailing more stably to the goal at the far end. On the return the Apollo requiring less tacks pulled away from the Shangani.

In first position Apollo sailed by Donald McWilliam & Willie Thomson, 23m52s. Second Shangani, 27m13s. Third Aurora, sailed by Fiona Miller & Tony Wilson, 29m22s. Fourth Firewood, 35m32s.

The last race of the season for prestigious '1903' cup began as the last race but this time all the boats were more evenly matched. The Aurora and Shangani fouled and unusually sailed together in the correct direction for a few minutes. The return was the more exciting with position changes. The Apollo commanded a lead to which the others could only follow. The Shangani and Aurora landed in the 'hole' allowing the slow moving Firewood to pass.

In first position Apollo, 28m12s. Second Firewood sailed by Kevin Paterson, 31m30s. Third Shangani, 33m40s. Fourth Aurora, 34m49s.

The prize giving was held in the Smiddy Inn in Thrumster with great enjoyment.

The most successful model yacht of the season was the Apollo, followed by the Firewood.

The fastest yacht was the Aurora with a time of 18m20s.

And the most successful junior was Lucia Sinclair.

Very light winds everyone adopting their largest sets of sails. Ideal for a Juniors race. The Aurora led the way with a quick spinnaker run with everyone else playing catch up. The Valhalla landed in the 'hole' losing a lot of time getting clear of the stones and weeds allowing the Apollo to have an uncontested second place.

1st Aurora, sailed by Ben McKinnon, 29m52s. 2nd Apollo, 33m21s. 3rd, Valhalla, 38m18s.

The Aurora began for a second time racing away with the others chasing. On the return due to the easing of the wind strength positions began to change. Apollo fortunate to get a gust of wind manged to get past the halfway point. The Aurora and Firewood were struggling to make any headway, subsequently being removed from the racing. The Valhalla persevered managing to finish.

1st Apollo, sailed by Lucia Sinclair, 29m51s. 2nd Valhalla, sailed by Katie Paterson, 33m10s.

Saturday the 26th, was a beautiful day, bright sun light winds sailing was conducted at a slow relaxed pace. The yachts were fitted with their largest sails to catch what wind there was. The past few days have encouraged the rapid growth of the weeds. as the boats departed from the start line sailing into the wind the Firewood and the Apollo were halted briefly as they passed through a marine forest. All the vessels then headed towards the chicken rock only to return to the short shore. At this stage the Aurora sailed by Craig Thomson and Sam Skerret were in the lead. At the far end spinnakers were fitted and the rapidly configured Firewood gainied the lead which it maintained to the end. The Aurora was being chased down by the Apollo, sailed by Donald McWilliam & Willie Thomson. The Pioneer trailing was struggling in the light winds.

In first place Firewood, sailed by Kevin & Lewis Paterson, 31m01s. Second Aurora, 32m30s. Third Apollo, 33m35s. Fourth Pioneer, sailed by Peter & Louise Sinclair, 37m05s.

The second race began with a slight change in wind direction so the boats had to tack up the loch. As we approached the shed the wind eased and the Pioneer was the first to show signs of not maintaining direction. The Firewood was next to sail backwards. Both were removed from racing. The Apollo and Aurora also required extra tacks but they were making some headway. At the chicken rock the Apollo caught a breeze at the right time allowing it to sail to the top goal. The Aurora persevered trying to get to the top goal even after the Apollo with spinnaker fitted finished the race. Unfortunately for them the wind disappeared and the Aurora pirouetted in the middle of the loch, out of reach.

The only yacht to complete the race the Apollo in a time of 42m16s.

Saturday the 19th, the first of the Junior races. An off beam wind was blowing from the sea. The boats sailing into the wind headed towards the longside required easing off to correct the direction. mid sized sails were fitted. The Pioneer took off leaving the Firewood and Apollo in its wake achieving a comfortable lead. One that the others could not overcome. On the return with spinnakers fitted the Pioneer maintained the gap.

In first position, Pioneer, sailed by Rory Sinclair, 25m36s. Second Firewood, 28m32s. Third Apollo, sailed by Lucia Sinclair, 32m08s.

The second race the pioneer again left the start line with haste but this time the Firewood was keeping pace. The Apollo showing no signs of improvement followed. As the yachts approached the far end the Firewood caught and passed the Pioneer, maintaining its small lead on the return with spinnaker fitted. The Apollo continued to struggle with the conditions.

In first position, Firewood, sailed by Lewis Paterson, 24m05s. Second Pioneer, 24m48s. Third Apollo, 32m47s.

Saturday had a fairly strong breeze at the roadside where we park our cars, as we walked down the field towards the shed the wind was noticeably lighter. The initial thoughts was to fit small sails but the mid sized sails were perfect. A slightly off beam wind meant potentially the model yachts could sail from end to end without touching the shore, could have been a very fast day. All vessels were configured except the Firewood with flat spinnakers to prevent the boats from pointing into the wind to maintain direction. The whistle blew for the first race and the Aurora got off to a fantastic start pulling very quickly away from everyone. Stretching a lead almost a third of the loch ahead. On the return the substantial lead was significantly reduced as the following fleet was gaining. The Aurora continually required adjustment on the short side of the loch, every tweak loses time, the main reason the others caught up.

In first position the Aurora sailed by Archie Miller, 20m08s. Second Firewood, 21m21s. Third Apollo sailed by Donald McWilliam & Willie Thomson, 21m29s. Fourth, Valhalla, 22m26s. Fifth Pioneer sailed by Peter & Louise Sinclair, 26m15s.

The second race began with a minor wind shift causing the boats to head over towards the 'scarf' rock with the exception of the Valhalla and Firewood. As we crossed two styles and approached the burn the fast sailing yachts changed direction to return to the short side, equalling and passing the slower moving Firewood and Valhalla. At the top goal the boats were quickly adjusted by swapping the flat spinnakers to the port side. The Aurora was first to return followed by the Apollo and Firewood. The Aurora again required multiple adjustments. The Firewood sailed steadily from end to end gaining on the Aurora.

In first position the Aurora, 20m05s. closely followed by the Firewood sailed by Kevin Paterson, 20m11s. Third Pioneer, 22m26s. Fourth Apollo, 23m50s. Fifth Valhalla, sailed by Sandy Bremner, 24m14s.

The 25th Inter county challenge

An annual two day event hosted by the Wick Model Yacht Club on Sarclet Loch competing against the Kirkwall Model Yacht Club. Six trophies are raced for, over 8 races, sailing 4 on Saturday and 4 on Sunday.

Each race consists of travelling from the start line at the north end of the loch to the goal at the far end (south) and then returning. The round trip for this journey approximates to 1.5 miles. Now these are not paved paths along the lochs shoreline. On the west side we have what is locally known as the 'short side', which has relatively firm ground. From the start line we begin with a gate which is kept closed to prevent this years lambs from wandering, one wooden bridge, two styles, a ditch and a burn to traverse. On the return following the east known as the 'long side' it is soft and slippy under foot with 3 styles and one ditch. In some respects this could be compared to a cross country run wearing waders. So the sailors taking part in this weekends event covered 12 arduous miles.

The Wick club sailing their 4ft class vessels (no steering gear)

• Apollo sailed by Donald McWilliam & Willie Thomson
• Aurora sailed by Archie & Fiona Miller
• Pioneer sailed by Tony Wilson, Peter & Louise Sinclair
• Firewood sailed by Kevin Paterson
• Valhalla sailed by Sandy Bremner

compete against

The Kirkwall club, 10raters with vane gear.

• Hope sailed by Arthur Deerness & Bill Drever
• Highlander sailed by Ian Kirkness & Alan Walls

Bill Drever who is the only person to attend all 25 events

Saturday

A light breeze blowing from the north west. All of the yachts were fitted with there largest sails

First race - 1st Leg of Thrumster Estate Cup

The Apollo with spinnaker fitted got off to a good start despite the hail stones, leaving everyone else to fight over the remaining positions. Although the gap was reduced by the time we had all reached the far end. The Highlander and Apollo fouled. Normally this would cause no problems but the vane gear used by the orcadian team was knocked off and was lost to the murky depths. They limped home to the finish line. The Hope managed to catch and pass the Apollo to take the lead.

1st Hope, 2nd Pioneer, 3rd Apollo, 4th Firewood, 5th Aurora

Second race - 1st leg of Quatercentenary Cup

Starting this race we had rain to send us on our way. When the fleet left the start line the wind shifted and all vessels apart from the Valhalla and Firewood headed towards the long side. The Highlander sailing quickly and Firewood covering less ground were the first to return. The Highlander with greater speed edged away from the Firewood which was closely followed by the Apollo.

1st Highlander, 2nd Firewood, 3rd Apollo, 4th Pioneer, 5th Aurora, 6th Hope

Third race - 2nd Leg of Thrumster Estate Cup

With hails stones this time the Aurora with spinnaker fitted raced ahead of everyone. On the return it only required to tack once to complete the race. Chasing closely behind was the Firewood and Apollo. The Firewood caught weed on its last tack losing 2 places. The Hope and Pioneer collided, causing boom damage to the Hope and the Valhalla was struggling to sail at speed into the wind, fell behind.

1st Aurora, 2nd Apollo, 3rd Pioneer, 4th Firewood, 5th Highlander, 6th Hope

Fourth race - 2nd leg of Quatercentenary Cup

All the boats got off to a good start, all but 2 headed towards the long side. Fortunately the wind shifted changing the direction of the yachts and they returned to the short side. The Firewood and Pioneer gained a lead. On the return a quick adjustment to the Apollo meant it followed the Pioneer from the far end. The Firewood and Aurora sailing neck and neck only required a short tack across the finish line whereas the others went deep in to the 'hole' losing places.

1st Aurora, 2nd Firewood, 3rd Pioneer, 4th Apollo, 5th Hope, 6th Valhalla

Saturdays events concluded with these scores

For the Thrumster Estate Cup the Pioneer and Apollo had acheived equal points, 9, with 2nd and 3rd places each.

For the QuaterCentenary Cup the Firewood with 10 points, had two 2nd positions.

Thrumster Estate Cup races 1 & 3

1. Apollo 9 points
2. Pioneer 9
3. Aurora 8
4. Hope 7
5. Firewood 6
6. Highlander 2
7. Valhalla 1

QuaterCentenary Cup races 2 & 4

1. Firewood 10 points
2. Aurora 8
3. Pioneer 7
4. Apollo 7
5. Highlander 6
6. Hope 3

Sunday

The wind from the same ert as Saturday was mildly stronger the yachts were split between large and mid sized sails. A brighter day but still bitter cold when waiting for the starting whistle to blow.

Fifth race - 1st leg of MayDay Shield

The Aurora with spinnaker fitted pulled away. The Pioneer, Aurora and Firewood on the return were sailing closely together. All required a tack at the chicken rock returning to the short side before sailing again towards the finish line. The Pioneer landed in the 'hole' was turned for its 2nd tack but the main sail unhooked itself and it drifted slowly back across. The Aurora also required a second tack this time in front of the finish line. The boat was sitting deeper in the water than normal and had to be drained. The Firewood took advantage of the 2 unfortunate events to cross the line in first position. At the shed it was found the Aurora had burst its keel. Some epoxy and tape was applied to seal the hull but it had to sit out a race as the glue dried. Archie & Fiona sailed the Valhalla in the next race.

1st Firewood, 2nd Hope, 3rd Apollo, 4th Aurora, 5th Highlander, 6th Pioneer

Sixth race - 1st Leg of SMYA Northern Trophy

The Pioneer was off to a flying start under spinnaker. The others following on. The Firewood and Hope caught and passed the Pioneer on the return. Its sails were to slack, requiring to tack twice. The Valhalla and Highlander were catching tacking only once but couldn't pass. The Hope managed to sail from goal to goal but the speed of the Firewood ensured first place.

1st Firewood, 2nd Hope, 3rd Pioneer, 4th Highlander, 5th Aurora, 6th Apollo

Seventh race - 2nd leg of MayDay Shield

The wind speed had increased as the day went on. The Apollo chose to reduce its sail size to achieve stability. Again the Pioneer was off to a flying start. The Firewoods spinnaker runs were scrappy bouncing on the short shore several times before removing the spinnaker for the return leg. The Firewood and Hope collided although no damage was incurred. Apollo was the first to return followed by Pioneer and Firewood. Pioneer again was to slack and lost position, the Apollo landed deep in the 'hole'. The Firewood was caught just at the edge of the 'hole' and a short tack across secured victory. The fastest time of the weekend, 21m02s. Hope was sailing very close to the eye of the wind but it didn't have the speed. The Aurora and Pioneer needed an extra tack.

1st Firewood, 2nd Apollo, 3rd Pioneer, 4th Hope, 5th Aurora

Eighth race - 2nd Leg of SMYA Northern Trophy

The final race of the weekend. The spinnaker run was the same as the earlier races each boat jostling for position some sailing beautifully from end to end while others like the Firewood bounced up the shore. On the return the model yachts sailing in to the wind were heading towards the chicken rock hit the shore turned to go on to the losing tack before turning gain to continue. The Firewood and Pioneer somehow with a wind shift pulled away form the longside towards the shed before falling away again. The fast moving Firewood caught the second wind shift to cross the finish line. The Pioneer not sailing quite so high landed in the 'hole' were it lost places. The next boat to cross the finish line 5 minutes later was the Aurora.

1st Firewood, 2nd Aurora, 3rd Highlander, 4th Hope

Sunday concluded with the Firewood winning all the races

MayDay Shield races 1 & 3

1. Firewood 12 points
2. Apollo 9
3. Hope 8
4. Aurora 5
5. Pioneer 5
6. Highlander 2

SMYA Northern Trophy 2 & 4

1. Firewood 12 points
2. Hope 8
3. Highlander 7
4. Aurora 5
5. Pioneer 5
6. Valhalla 2
7. Apollo 1

The overall winner of the weekend was the Firewood

Viking Cup - Most Overall points

1. Firewood 40 points
2. Apollo 26
3. Aurora 26
4. Hope 26
5. Pioneer 25
6. Highlander 17
7. Valhalla 3

Bill Drever Cup - best Orcadian vessel

1. Hope 26 points
2. Highlander 17

On saturday the Wick Model Yacht Club enjoyed a scorching day for sailing with a light breeze fantastic for an easy stroll around the loch. The boats fitted with their largest sails starting the race by sailing into the wind tacking from side to side to the far end. The Aurora got off to a great start and pulled slowly away. The Valhalla and Firewood fighting over second position with the Pioneer trailing. As we passed the 'scarf' rock the Aurora's lead was reducing. With the spinnakers fitted the Aurora sailed hugging the short shore again extended its lead the Firewood and Valhalla not as balanced with spinnakers fitted sailed from side to side a couple of times before corssing the finish line. The Pioneer was removed part way through the race.

For the Dunlin Cup in first place Aurora sailed by Archie & Fiona Miller, 38m40s. Second Valhalla, sailed by Sandy Bremner, 43m29s. Third Firewood, 43m29s.

The second race for the Shetland Tankard. The Aurora again off to a good start led with the others chasing. It was sailing very close to the eye of the wind meaning its was sailing slightly slower but it didn't have to cover as much ground. The Valhalla and Firewood where moving faster but they had 2 tacks instead of the Aurora's 1. For the Firewood this tactic paid off and got to the far end first. With the spinnaker fitted it headed towards the finish line. With the lighter winds of the second race the boat was more balanced and sailed, only touching the short shore once, beautifully to the finish line.

In first position Firewood, sailed by Kevin & Lewis Paterson, 35m16s. Second Aurora, 38m36s. Third Valhalla, 42m09s. Fourth Pioneer, sailed by Tony Wilson & Louise Sinclair, 44m50s

Mid sized sails and spinnakers were fitted for the outbound leg. The days sailing was surprisingly close with only a few minutes seperating each boat as they crossed the finish line..

Wm. Dunnet Ford Cup In first place, Apollo, sailed by Donald McWilliam and William Thomson, 24m30s. Second Shangani, sailed by Tony Wilson and Louise Sinclair, 26m05s, Third Firewood, 27m10s

2nd leg of Cameo Shield In first place, Apollo, 23m23s. Second Shangani, 23m33s, Third Firewood, sailed by Kevin Paterson, 25m08s. Fourth, Aurora, sailed by Archie Miller, 32m10s

Blustery conditions and in the first race three yachts set sail at a fast pace with spinnakers fitted. Due to the differing winds it was difficult to keep a straight course and at the turn there was nothing between the three yachts. On the return leg the Aurora and Apollo pulled clear of Valhalla . They were neck and neck until near the end when Apollo made a long tack which gave it an advantage and went on to cross the line in first place

Results, Seaforth Cup: 1. Apollo sailed by Donald McWilliam and William Thomson 28 mins 51 secs 2. Aurora sailed by Archie and Fiona Miller 29 mins 29 secs 3. Valhalla sailed by Sandy Bremner and Louise Sinclair 35 mins 46 secs

The second race was contested by four yachts and WMYC welcomed two new sailors who were prepared to give it a try. Graeme and Julie Morgan teamed up with Archie and Fiona sailing the Aurora and Argo. Apollo and Valhalla were first at the turn and on the return leg things were very close between the two and Apollo again crossed the line in first place, followed by Valhalla. Things were close between the Aurora and Argo with only seven seconds between third and fourth placings.

Results, 2nd leg of the Sarclet Cup: 1. Apollo sailed by Donald McWilliam and William Thomson 27 mins 45 secs 2. Valhalla sailed by Sandy Bremner and Louise Sinclair 29 mins 20 secs 3. Aurora sailed by Fiona Miller and Julie Morgan 30 mins 43 secs 4. Argo sailed by Archie Miller and Graeme Morgan 30 mins 50 secs

A drizzly sort of day with a strong breeze blowing, mid sized sails were fitted. Sailing into the oncoming wind the boats headed towards the shed before tacking over to the 'scarf' rock and back again. The Shangani was sailing closer to the eye of the wind requiring less tacks. This tactic slowed it progress. The others with more speed covered the extra distance in less time. On the return with spinnakers fitted the Apollo hugged the short shore requiring multiple adjustments each time losing ground. The Firewood heading to the long side was adjusted and then sailed all the way to the finish line. The Shangani was catching with the spinnaker fitted. It was a close call at the finish line as the three model yachts were neck and neck.

David Miller Cup. in first position Firewood, sailed by Kevin Paterson, 26m18s. Second, Apollo, 26m35s. Third, Shangani, 27m23s. Fourth, Aurora, 29m48s.

The second race similar to the first but the tactic of the Shangani, sailed by Tony Wilson, paid of this time. Sailing very close to the wind but this time not losing speed. It rapidly extended a lead which it maintained to the end. On the reutrn the Apollo and Firewood headed towards the 'hole' fortunately for the Apollo, sailed by Donald McWilliam & Willie Thomson, picked up no weeds, which hampered the progress of the Firewood. The Aurora, sailed by Archie & Fiona Miller, hugging the short shore passed both the Apollo and Firewood.

First leg of the Cameo Shield. in first position Shangani, 23m32s. Second, Aurora, 27m24s. Third, Apollo, 27m42s. Fourth, Firewood, 29m02s.

A bitter cold day, mid to large sized sails were selected. From the startline spinnakers were fitted. A well prepared Apollo stretched a comfortable lead on the short side from the following fleet. The Aurora, sailed by Archie Miller, and Firewood with smaller spinnakers were blown over to the long side. No times were recorded this week due a failure of the stop watch.

In first position for the Valkyrie Cup, Apollo sailed by Donald McWilliam, second Aurora, third Firewood and fourth Pioneer, sailed by Peter & Louise Sinclair

A slight change in wind direction and a larger spinnaker improved the speed of the Firewood. The pioneer was trailing but performance was improved when its mast was moved during the race.

In first position for the first leg of the McAllan Shield Firewood, sailed by Kevin Paterson, second Aurora, third Apollo, fourth Pioneer

We had very light winds so the model yachts were fitted with their largest sails. The outward leg of the race the Valhalla and Firewood pulled away from the Aurora and the Pioneer. As they passed the 'scarf' rock the wind strength reduced and the Firewood fell behind allowing the Valhalla to extend a well deserved lead. On the return with spinnakers fitted the Aurora caught and passed the Firewood as it sailed slowly with weeds on its keel. The Pioneer struggled in the light winds and was removed from racing.

In first position for the Donaldson Cup, Valhalla sailed by Sandy Bremner, 36m38s. Second Aurora sailed by Archie Miller & Katie McKinnon, 40m03s. Firewood sailed by Kevin Paterson, 45m16s.

The second race started well but as the boats passed the half way point the wind dropped and the boats pirouetted eventually coming to the shore. The race was abandoned at this stage and as we were walking back thick fog rolled in which could have made for interesting sailing.

The racing on the 17th was more relaxed mid-sized sails with spinnakers fitted from the start line. The yachts hugged the short shore all the way to the opposite end before returning. Four model yachts began but it may as well of been just one, the Pioneer, as it dominated this race finishing almost 7minutes ahead of the next competitor.

In first position Pioneer, sailed by Peter & Louise Sinclair, 20m19s. Second Firewood, 27m08s. Third Apollo, sailed by Donald McWilliam, 27m22s, Fourth Kirst-Anne, sailed by Michael Sutherland, 40m15s.

The second race was led by the Firewood but closely followed by the Pioneer. Evenly matched to the far end. The Apollo with an oversized spinnaker was pushed on to the long side slowing its progress. On the return the Firewood with one tack sailed steadily home. The Pioneer fell behind having to tack across the loch twice. A slackened kicking strap meant the yacht couldn't sail close to the direction of the oncoming wind.

In first position Firewood, 22m52s. Second Pioneer, 28m22s. Third Apollo, 30m04s.

On the 10th of March the wind was reasonably strong. Everyone fitted the smallest sails to the boats. The wind was blowing in a beam direction straight across the loch, in this orientation the model yachts can sail from end to end. The combination of the wind direction and strength has in the past produced the quickest times of the seasons races. firstrace

In first position Aurora sailed by Archie Miller and Katie McKinnon, 18m20s. Second Apollo sailed by Donald McWilliam, 20m44s. Third Valhalla, sailed by Sandy Bremner, 23m10s.

The second race although not as fast as the first had the lead change several times from the start line the Aurora took the lead. By the halfway point from the rear of the fleet came the Pioneer skimming the tops of the waves very rapidly passing everyone. At the far end the Pioneer was delayed by bouncing along the shore. On the return the Firewood led most of the way until a reduction in wind strength caused it to veer off its intended path to land in 'the hole'. The Aurora and Apollo took advantage to pass it by.

In first position Aurora, 18m52s. Second Apollo, 21m06s. Third Firewood, sailed by Kevin Paterson, 22m46s, Fourth Pioneer, sailed by Tony Wilson, 25m48s and in Fifth Valhalla, 28m45s.

Strongs winds were blowing the white horses were appearing on the rolling waves it was a rough day to sail. Only 3 model yachts began the race sailing, with there smallest sails fitted, into the wind. Tacking from side to side to the far end. The Firewood thrived in the strong breeze stretching a comfortable lead. The chasing boat the Astra, sailed by Michael Sutherland & Brian Milligan, as it turned out had issues. The bowsie which is used to adjust the sail angles for direction control was loosening changing the attitude of the boat causing it to fall behind. The third vessel a radio controlled one metre called Black Magic, sailed by Tony Wilson, kept pace with the Astra. On the return leg with spinnakers fitted the Firewood led the way. The Astra was eventually removed from the race due to the loosening bowsie and damage to eyelets which are used to attach the spinnaker boom. The Black Magic was also removed due to a snapped string causing control problems. The only boat to complete the race without issue was the Firewood which did it in a respectable time.

1st Firewood sailed by Kevin & Lewis Paterson in a time of 25m47s.

Needless to say the second race was abandoned to be repeated later in the year.

The Wick Model Yacht Club has begun, now in its 86th year, its new season. The day began clear with a good breeze blowing almost directly across the loch, slightly off beam. The yachts of our 4ft class were fitted with there mid sized sails and prepared at the startline with spinnakers.

The whistle blew and the departing boats sailed toward the shoreline near the scarf rock, all except the firewood which ran with no spinnaker. Once they got past the shed they started to pull into the wind towards the favoured short shore. The Firewood with mainsail slackened struggled to keep up. The Apollo closely followed by the Aurora were ahead and stretching a lead with spinnakers removed sails adjusted they were whipped around to start the return journey with the Valhalla and Firewood trailing.

With the spinnakers removed the yachts hugged the short shore. The Firewood positioned in the stronger wind gradually closed on the leaders as they approached the finish line.

The first race of the season was for the Club Cup.

First position went to Firewood sailed by Kevin Paterson, 21m15s. Second Apollo, 22m18s. Third Aurora sailed by Archie Miller, 24m28s. Fourth Valhalla, 25m41s.

The second race of the day began after a short interval. The first leg of the Alliance & Leicester Shield.

All vessels started with spinnakers fitted and much like the first race the boats sailed over towards the far side before pulling in to the wind. Only this time the sailors endured a brief heavy rain shower to wash the cobwebs away. Again the Apollo and Aurora led the way. followed by the Firewood and Valhalla. On the return the Firewood caught and passed the leaders finally hitting the shore 20m away from the finish line awaiting its unfit sailor to catchup. By the time this happened the Apollo had crossed the finish line.

First position went to Apollo sailed by Donald McWilliam & Willie Thomson, 24m. Second Firewood, 24m20s. Third Aurora, 24m44s. Fourth Valhalla sailed by Sandy Bremner, 26m27s.