Fat Tuesday Wins Wednesday Night Sailing Series Race 8
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The Wednesday Night Sailing Series continued as Race Day Eight delivered an exciting competition on the waters, with Fat Tuesday declared the victors on corrected time after a closely contested race.
Crossfire was the first boat to physically cross the finish line, recording an elapsed time of 52 minutes and 25 seconds. However, after the application of their handicap, their corrected time of 57 minutes and 49 seconds placed them sixth on the night.
Airforce was the second boat to complete the course, clocking an elapsed time of 59 minutes and 50 seconds. Their corrected time of 56 minutes and 37 seconds secured them a commendable second-place finish.
But it was Fat Tuesday who ultimately claimed the top spot on corrected time, recording an impressive 55 minutes and 53 seconds.
The battle for the podium and top five was tight. Scatteraction finished third on the night with a corrected time of 57 minutes and 8 seconds. Encore was hot on their heels, claiming fourth with a corrected time of 57 minutes and 9 seconds. Menace rounded out the top five finishers, clocking a corrected time of 57 minutes and 39 seconds.
The latest race in the series once again showcased the competitive nature of the Wednesday Night Sailing, with handicaps playing a crucial role in determining the final standings and keeping the fleet tightly bunched on corrected time.
