There was plenty of action going about the racecourse last Saturday as GSC hosted the long-awaited Cobweb Regatta.
Skiffs, Lasers, Etchells, Mixed Fleet, Yachts and Sports Boats all took part in the racing. The fastest multihull was 'Raider' who completed the course in 2:57:57. The fastest yacht was 'Rascal' with a time of 3:05:41 and the fastest centreboard was 'Jett' who finished in 3:06:43.

Off The Beach-
In the Sports Boats, the new Adult Learn to Sail participants had their first taste of racing, with John Morton taking the helm to guide the newcomers to victory. The contender class was also back in action, with a solid 6 boats training hard in the lead up to their nationals which will be held at Gosford early next year. Sam Ellis placed first, closely followed by Brian Pike. Kye Rivers and Jacob West looked fresh in their 29er 'Screamin Seaman', while it was also great to see Mark Jarred helming a Fireball and Peter Ineson sailing his D One. In the Laser full rig, consistent frontrunners Erez Kaplan, Kevin Phillips and Stefan Walker placed first, second and third respectively. Helen Monk placed first in the Laser Radial while Myah Greenwood sailed well in her Laser 4.7. On handicap in the Laser full rig, first was Bill Nixey, second was Greg Moyes and third was Bob Partridge. 

Etchells-
First-'Pointless' helmed by John McDougall
Second- 'Ivy' helmed by John Denton
Third- 'The Don' helmed by Don Wilson

Yachts-
First- 'Raidar' helmed by Peter Faulkner
Second- 'Rascal' helmed by Matty Walsh
Third- 'Sweet Chariot' helmed by Michael and Sarah Brennan

Thanks to the race officers and support staff for helping out and making the day possible. It is great to see so many people out on the water!

Photos by Mark Ferris