Scottish Solo Travellers at Loch Tummel Sailing Club with HD Sails
The latest event in the HD Sails Scottish Solo travellers series took place at Loch Tummel sailing Club as part of the club’s autumn regatta. The club is located in a picturesque location in Perthshire with a beautiful setting. The event saw challenging conditions with shifting and gusty winds, making it a tough day for both sailors and the race committee. The races were closely contested with plenty of place changes and some dramatic capsizes due to the challenging conditions.
Overall, Keith Milroy emerged as the winner of the event, followed by Malcolm Worsley in second place, Willie Todd in third, and Alistair Stevenson in fourth. The competitors faced a demanding day on the water, with most boats capsizing at some point. The final event in the HD Sails Scottish Solo travellers series is set to take place at Dalgety Bay on September 28, with more consistent winds expected compared to the conditions at Loch Tummel.
Here are the overall results of the event:
1. Keith Milroy (St Mary’s Loch Sc)
2. Malcolm Worsley (Royal Tay YC)
3. Stuart Gibson (Bardowie)
4. Alistair Stevenson (Bardowie)
5. Willie Todd (Largs SC)
6. Ross Watson (East Lothian YC)
7. Robert Taylor (Dalgety Bay SC)
8. Hamish Whyte (Royal Tay YC)
9. Callum Gibb (Largo Bay SC)
10. Val Mellon (Bardowie)
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