Last weekend the U.S. F16 nationals have been held. The hosting organisation was GYC, also the hosting club of the last global challenge.
As usual the party, food and drinks were as good as the racing was.

And the racing was good! In the 3 days of racing every type of weather was served, making this a very challenging edition. For some the light air was challenging, others found the gusty weather more difficult.

Below the results after 3 days of racing. Pictures to follow soon.

8 boats on the starting line for this year's Aussie nationals.

3 Sloop Rigged Vipers, 2 Cat Rigged Vipers & 3 Cat Rigged Aus Blades

Day 1 saw 15 to 18 knots of wind. Results at the end of Day 1 were Sloop Rigged Vipers 1 st & 2nd, with Cat Rigged Aus Blade in 3rd

Day 2 was a different storey with racing very close. Anthony Barrett on a Aus Blade taking a couple of wins away from the Sloop Rigged Viper of Adiran Fawcett. Results at the end of Day 2

Day 3 early on was not looking very good for sailing. Overnight squalls nearly ending Adrian Fawcett's regatta. Racing finally got underway with Adrian, Anthony & Emile Barrett battling for the wins. Very close racing. Race 8 was won by 1 second.

Final Result - Adrian Fawcett Sloop Rig Viper 1st, Anthony Barrett Cat Rigged Aus Blade 2nd, Emile Barrett Cat Rigged Aus Blade 3rd.

For photo's & Australian web site info go to www.aus-f16.blogspot.com