Pulbah Island Marathon

Ten F18s joined the mixed fleet to compete last Saturday in the Pulbah Island Marathon which is a 40km race around beautyful Lake Macquarie. A inconsistent light southerly tested the concentration and tactical skills of all the sailors.
The course was shortened at Wangi Point as the breeze completely died and the back of the fleet caught up with the leaders. The lead changed many times on the long sail back as different sides of the lake got different breeze. The fleet were surprising close at the end of the long race with only three seconds between the two leaders and many others boats finishing within seconds of each other.

Congratulations to the winners Grant Rogers and Neil Moxham who finished three seconds ahead of Brett and Lachie White. Six of the F18s were sailing with teenagers onboard which is great for the future of the sport. We welcome Troy and Jordon Atkin who have just bought a Tiger and raced with us for the first time.

Pulbah Island Marathon Results

1st Grant Rogers and Neil 3:25:22

2nd Brett and Lachie White 3:25:25

3rd Grantly Pellew and Dave Fisher 3:27:45

4th Glen and James Towndrow 3:31:04

5th Connor and Ian Simpson 3:31:32

6th Grant Bow and Scott 3:33:23

7th Bruce and Bridget Gunn 3:33:35

8th Leanne and Stuart 3:33: 51

9th Terry and Andrew 3:33:52

10th DNF Troy and Jordon Atkin