A fleet of eight boats competed in the annual Val Hodge race hosted by RYCV, with this also being the third race of the 19/20 PPWCS series. This year the day had a different format with 2 races being held.

We had a beautiful day of blue sky, with conditions being reasonably mild at around 10 knots, although there were some gusts which challenged our crews.

Congratulations to Aurelie Chabrol and her crew on Remedy for taking out the Val Hodge trophy with results being based on the combined score from the two races. Aurelie said her crew of 4 girls and one male are trying out different roles on the boat and went for a conservative approach to the race choosing not to put a kite up given the challenging conditions.  This paid off with consistent results of a third and a second being achieved in each race.

Coming in second was Katie Holroyd on Serious Yahoo and Jane Richards on Galatea.  Serious Yahoo also won AMS, with UP ‘n Go second and Galatea third.  Serious Yahoo continued their good results for the day winning IRC, followed by Galatea and Up ‘n Go.  Well done to all winners and participants.

There was plenty of other activity at the top end of the bay with the Classics racing, Discovery Sailing Days and tall ships out on the water as part of the Williamstown Maritime Festival all of which added to the atmosphere of the day.

Thanks to the staff of RYCV for organising the day. 

Look forward to seeing everyone at WISC hosted by SYC on 22 March, and Bliss hosted by RBYC on 3 May.