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The Burnsco Elliott 5.9 Traveller Series final regatta at Sandspit over the weekend of 5th and 6th October was a great success and a fitting end to another successful series.
A good turnout of boats ensured that there was good racing throughout. The top ten boats were extremely close with every boat picking up a sixth place or worse. Overall, there were five different race winners across the ten races and this has now become a common theme in the close one design racing that is the Elliott 5.9 fleet.
All ten races were able to be completed and Sandspit again provided great sailing conditions. Saturday saw a good consistent 15kts with puffs and patches of breeze that rewarded good heads up sailing. Sunday was similar. While the breeze had tracked more to the west, the sun was out and it was great sailing. Again, puffs and shifts kept everyone on their toes and provided the passing opportunities that ensured the racing was tight and competitive.
There were a number of standout performances with Shapeshifter showing a marked return to form, eventually taking a well-deserved regatta win. R+R and Slam Dunk battled for the overall Burnsco Traveller series title. Nevis won the Sandspit regatta Ranking Trophy for most improved, and the Youth Development Boat, Class Act, featured strongly.
The next major event for the Elliott 5.9 fleet will be the national championships to be held in Napier 3 – 5 April 2025. The Napier location will provide great sailing conditions at this time of year and is also quite accessible for the Elliott 5.9s based in the South Island.
In the meantime, the South Island Elliott 5.9 Fleet will be commencing their Nautilus Braids Southern Circuit starting in Lake Aviemore with other events at Pigeon Bay and Nelson.
Results and more information can be found on the Elliott 5.9 Class Association website. The Elliott 5.9 is a high-performing trailer yacht that delivers competitive one-design racing with a welcoming fleet.
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Sarah Mitchell, an experienced sailor and marine journalist from Sydney, has nurtured a love for the ocean throughout her life. After earning a degree in Marine Journalism from the University of Sydney, Sarah quickly made a name for herself with her compelling and vivid storytelling. Her work captures the thrill of sailing and the unique culture of maritime life, making her a respected figure in the sailing community. Outside of writing, Sarah spends her time exploring Australia’s stunning coastlines and competing in local regattas, always on the lookout for her next great adventure.
