Contest III Seals Overall Fitted Dinghy Championship
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The 2025 Fitted Dinghy Racing season concluded in St. George’s Harbour with Royal Bermuda Yacht Club's Contest III being crowned the overall champions. After a season of thrilling races, Contest III emerged victorious, while Sandys Boat Club's Challenger II secured second place. The podium was rounded out by Elizabeth II, representing the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club, in third, and St. George's Dinghy and Sports Club's Victory IV finished in fourth.
The final day of racing saw a mix of results across several cups. The St. George's Dinghy and Sports Club Cup was won by Allab Frith, who skippered Victory IV to a first-place finish. Challenger II, with Martin Siese at the helm, finished second, followed by Mikey Wollman steering Elizabeth II to third. The new champions, Contest III, with Amelia Lewis skippering, finished fourth in this particular race.
In the Victory Cup, it was Siese and Challenger II who took the win. Elizabeth II, skippered by Azai Smith, finished second, with Contest III in third, helmed by Geovanni Hayward. Victory IV and Frith finished fourth.
The Jubilee Cup was a head-to-head battle between St. George's Dinghy and Sports Club and the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club. Victory IV and Frith came out on top, defeating Elizabeth II and Mikey Wollman.
Finally, in the 400th Anniversary Cup, Challenger II, skippered by Miguel Power, sailed to victory over Contest III, with Rachel Betschart at the helm, in a race between Sandys Boat Club and Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.
