The OK Dinghy fleet has seen a total of 32 entries
The OK Dinghy fleet has seen a total of 32 entries

National championships for the Finn, OK Dinghy and Mosquito Catamaran classes have started to take shape with overall results for each class allowing a few event favourites to emerge.

While there’s close competition in all fleets, some top contenders have shone through in most classes, with Rob McMillan (OK Dinghy), Warwick Kemp (Mosquito Mk I), Justin and Kalahni Bissi (Mosquito Mk II) and Matt Stone (Mosquito Spinnaker) all ahead in their classes.

Steve Thomas in Cat-titude racing in the Mosquito Mk I fleet
Steve Thomas in Cat-titude racing in the Mosquito Mk I fleet

The Finn racing however looks a little closer, with John Condie sitting on top of the table after four races with a 2-3-2-3 score card.

However what is interesting is that youngster Lachlan Gilham sits fourth overall with a 1-1-1-14 score card, which should make things much more interesting when the drop comes into play.

All three national events are part of a “super regatta” style event that has brought together three great grass roots classes to the one venue, which has allowed them to share ideas and create a larger and more enjoyable atmosphere for sailors.

“We’re able to put on two different race courses out there, the mix of people on the beach is just so much better than the classes operating on their own,” Adelaide Sailing Club Vice Commodore and event PRO Malcolm Hughes said.

“They’re all kind of, little bit smaller classes, with 20 to 30 boats in their nationals.”

Mick and Di Floyd sailing Totally in the Mosquito Mk II fleet
Mick and Di Floyd sailing Totally in the Mosquito Mk II fleet

The sailors are enjoying it too, with many saying they are benefiting from being able to mix with other sailors and share ideas.

“I like it, I reckon it’s great, the other classes can see what we do and we can see what they do,” Mosquito sailor Matt Stone said.

“The way people run their events, it varies between the classes, I quite enjoy it.”

Adelaide National Regatta – Day 3

📺 The Adelaide National Regatta at the Adelaide Sailing Club has brought together three great grassroots classes – the OK Dinghies, the Finns and the Mosquito Cats. Today we focused on the Mosquitoes, and what makes it such a great class, as well as how this great club has grown its capability at running major events.Finn Class Australia | OK Dinghy

Posted by Down Under Sail on Tuesday, 7 January 2020

Racing continues over the next three days with more combined social events and great racing expected to continue.

For full results head to either of the following links.