It was a hot, sunny day without a great deal of wind, which just managed to last until the second race was completed before it died away completely. In such conditions it is the canny sailor who will move to the front of the fleet. This was indeed so, as the two men at the front of the senior fleet were young Jason Cooke and sailing secretary Andrew Finn. The two in fact tied, but on a count-out the trophy was awarded to Cooke. Finn was placed second and another former junior, Siyabulela Msindo, third. The junior fleet winner was Sanele Magazza.
Again it was no great surprise that the wily old fox, Pat Tarboton was able to secure the first place in the Hobie category, in a race where youth and muscles were of lesser importance. Sadly some of Knysna's top Hobie sailors were racing out of town.
The racing was followed by a splendid prize-giving ceremony, not only for the Commodore's Cup, but also for the trophies for aggregate performance over the season. It was again Pat Tarboton who scooped the award and his delight was evident, judging by his smile when receiving the trophy from Parkes.
Tarboton did his usual super job of collecting numerous prizes from donors for the prize-giving. That was backed up by the splendid tea and cakes laid on by the commodore's mother, Margaret Parkes, and the yacht club catering crew.
The commodore thanked everyone for their participation, and reminded them that the Closing Cruise will be sailed on Saturday, April 26. He called on all Knysna's sailors to turn out for the event and called on the canoeists and the power boat fraternity to join in the special day. The cruise will take place at 14:30.
Pat Tarboton (holding the cup) won the Commodore's Cup, Hobie section, while Chris Tiffin (left) and Chick Ramsay (behind the cup) were in joint second place. Second from right is the commodore Jim Parkes and on the far right is sailing secretary Andrew Finn.
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