Despite another fairly punchy forecast, thirteen visiting sailors made the trip over from the mainland to swell the home entries to 25 boats.
Those that braved it were greeted with glorious island sunshine and winds in the high teens, gusting 20s. Everyone launched, including the younger sailors in Sport class who did well to overcome their nerves on what was a first open meeting for some.
In the first race Louis Rumboll (Royal Lymington YC) took the win in the Sport fleet from club mate Lucas Hill, while Gurnard's Freddie Harrison finished 3rd. In the larger Pro fleet Gurnard sailor Rafe Bradley extended away to win, from Felpham's Joseph Hulse in 2nd and Elsie Jenkinson (Gurnard) in 3rd.
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