Jackknife achieved a very comendable 3rd place in Class 4 in the Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024.
This is a challenging 606 miles race starting from the Grand Harbour in Malta, then northwards to Sicily,up the Masina Straits and then onwards to Stromboli, where the volcano is seen spurting fire and smoke. Along the north coast of Sicily passing Palermo, through the group of islands and then down to Pantelleria and Lampedusa, through the South Comino Channel, and then to the finish in Malta.
Jackknife was commended for standing-by a competitor yacht, Hagar V, who had lost her mast. during a squal on the leg up to Sicily. There was a seriously injured person on board. Jackknife received redress for the racing time lost.
Jackknife Team:
Andrew and Sam Hall, Stephen Tudor , Elsa Swetenham, Harry Pickering, James Allison, Mark Bolger and Peter Fletcher.
The Pwllheli challenge 2024 was completed today, after a short delay waiting for the wind to fill in, with the fleet completing one race, and Racing Captain Vicky Cox making the call to cancel tomorrows racing due to "Storm Ashley".
Congratulations to the overall challenge winner from class 1, Wil Partington and team, racing the A35 AndromedA, and to winner of both the sports boat and Class 2 fleet Dave Sharp and team racing J70 "Mojito Bach"
The Winter series starts on the 9/10th of November.
Tickets on sale from the Flag Officers at Plas Heli, or watch out for the links on the web site going live soon
We are hosting a joint party with Pwllheli Mooring & Berth Holders Association! All are welcome!
We have a great night of music and dancing planned, and an Autumn Supper of ‘Sean’s Famous Irish Stew’!
Tickets are just £12.50, which is fantastic value for such a good night, but we do need bookings early for numbers!
Tickets available from either PMBHA or CHPSC officers! Looking forward to seeing lots of you there!
Congratulations to team Mojito on third place in the J Cup hosted in DunLaogharie, and also to the Jackpot and Only Just teams for some very close sailing.
see report in afloat.ie
Later this week, the three boats are joined by Faenol, Panache and Jackknife to compete in the IRC European Championships, we wish all the skippers and crew the best of luck.