Set sail for Easter at Point Yacht Club

A number of top notch sailors from around the country will be descending on the magnificent setting of Durban’s Point Yacht Club beach site to compete in the Easter Regatta over Easter weekend.

The four days of racing takes place offshore of Durban for ocean-going dinghies and includes the 505 and Dart Single Handed Nationals, the Hobie 14 Regionals and an open class category.

World class 505 sailor Thomas Funke from Ballito said he always looks forward to a race at home.

“It is always a pleasure to be able to race with home ground advantage, and Durban is perhaps one of the best racing venues in the world, so we are extremely lucky and most definitely looking forward to this event,” said Funke.

Funke and his brother Peter have a number of both local and international results that put them in good stead for victory.

“We are hoping to get at least 15 boats on the water for the 505 family, which certainly will make for some fantastic fun for all involved!”

A maximum of 12 races will be held for all classes depending on the conditions.

Race officer for the event, Jimmy Melville ably assisted by Kevin Bingham, will have a busy patch of water for the regatta with an expected fleet of over 60 boats participating.

Two courses have been included in the race notice with the boats either competing on a windward/leeward course or an Olympic course that consists of a windward / leeward / triangle / windward / leeward course.

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