RS800 National Championship 2024: Noble Marine Event at Hayling Island Sailing Club
The Noble Marine RS800 National Championship 2024 at Hayling Island sailing Club – Days 2 & 3 took place from 12-15 September 2024.
Day two saw Tom Morris and Tommy Darling dominate with two impressive wins, showcasing their boat speed in tricky conditions. Tinned D’Gratin and Arthur Hendersun also had a strong showing, holding off competitors to secure podium positions.
On day three, the fleet enjoyed three epic races in ideal conditions, with the top three teams solidifying their positions. The highlight of the day was the beach rounders, where crews outperformed helms in a confident display of athleticism and strategy.
The current standings after day 3 are as follows:
1st place: Tom Morris and Tommy Darling
2nd place: Rob Gullan and Tom Partington
3rd place: Monique Vennis-Ozanne and Hugh Shone
For a full list of results, visit the RS800 class page on Sail-World.
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