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Sailors set sail for Bridge and Back at Witbank Dam

Fifteen sailors hoist their sails on Witbank Dam.

Sailors again this year hoisted the sails, caught the wind, and chased glory at the annual Bridge and Back Regatta (race) on the waters of Witbank Dam.

Dries Pretorius from Boskop Yacht Club on his Dart 18 Catamaran. Dries also won the catamaran section.

Witbank Yacht and Aquatic Club (WYAC) was once again host to this highlight on the calendar over the weekend of September 9 and 10.

Koos Kriel on his Hunter 19.

 

The race was not only about competition but also about community and camaraderie among the 15 sailors who set off from the WYAC clubhouse to the bridge near Duvha Power Station and back again.

The catamaran winner is Dries Pretorius (right) with WYAC commodore Bryan Price.

This was also an opportunity for sailors to showcase their skills, test their abilities, and share their passion for sailing with others.

Keelboat winners Steven Matthews and Craig Hay with WYAC commodore Bryan Price.

Dries Pretorius from Boskop Yacht Club won the catamaran section as well as the line honours.

 

Some of the sailors participated in the Bridge and Back Regatta on Sunday, September 10.

The keelboat winners were Steven Matthews and Craig Hay.

Sailors set sail for the Bridge and Back Regatta on Sunday

 

Sailors set sail for the Bridge and Back Regatta.
Sailors set sail for the Bridge and Back Regatta.
Sailors set sail for the Bridge and Back Regatta.

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