The Hamilton Harbor came alive once again for Race Day 5 of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series, drawing the largest fleet of the year to navigate a challenging inshore course that both started and finished within the harbor's confines. The shorter format demanded sharp tactical decisions and precise boat handling, leading to a closely fought contest under the evening sky.
While the raw speed across the water was evident, the intricacies of handicap scoring meant the order of finish on the water didn't necessarily translate to the final standings. Crossfire was the first boat to cross the finish line, clocking an impressive elapsed time of 54 minutes and 54 seconds. However, once their handicap was applied, their corrected time of 1 hour, 0 minutes, and 33 seconds placed them fifth overall on the night. Similarly, Nasty Medicine was the second boat to finish, with an elapsed time of 57 minutes and 24 seconds, but their corrected time of 1 hour, 2 minutes, and 24 seconds saw them settle in 14th position.
Ultimately, it was Renegade who emerged as the victor of the night, showcasing a combination of speed and effective handicap management to achieve a corrected time of 59 minutes and 21 seconds. Just eight seconds behind in a tightly contested second place was Menace, with a corrected time of 59 minutes and 29 seconds. Yabsta rounded out the podium finishers in third place, clocking a corrected time of 1 hour, 0 minutes, and 15 seconds. Solna II also sailed a strong race, finishing just fractions of a second behind Yabsta in fourth place with an identical corrected time of 1 hour, 0 minutes, and 15 seconds.
Race Day 5's thrilling action in Hamilton Harbor highlights the tactical depth of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series, where both boat speed and handicap awareness are crucial for success. The largest fleet of the season battling it out on the inshore course provided a captivating spectacle, with the corrected times showcasing the tight competition across the various classes.
Wednesday Night Sailing Series Race 5 Results
0:59:21 Renegade
0:59:29 Menace
1:00:15 Yabsta
1:00:15 Solna II
1:00:33 Crossfire
1:00:38 RS 21 5
1:00:52 Vrengen
1:01:08 Peppercorn
1:01:09 Fat Tuesday
1:01:51 Airforce
1:01:55 Celerity
1:02:12 Lix
1:02:38 Scatteraction
1:02:58 Nasty Medicine
1:03:03 Windfire
1:03:40 Back in Black
1:03:49 Impulse
1:03:55 Shadow
1:04:17 Lorato Makato
1:04:22 Shogun
1:04:24 RS 21 1
1:04:34 Passion
1:04:54 RS 21 6
1:04:57 RS 21 3
1:05:31 Stormy
1:05:44 RS 21 2
1:05:50 Tiddlewinks
1:06:25 Tiburon
1:06:33 Jitterbug+
1:09:26 RS 21 4
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