12/01/2026
What a fantastic second Sunday racing day at IYC this Sunday the 11th 🌊⛵
Word of the day - smiles (all round)
We had 16 boats on the water with a brilliant mix of sailors and classes from juniors to seniors and from Extras to Lasers, Terras, Picos, a Mirrors and a 420. It was great to see such a wide spread of boats and experience levels all sharing the same water.
The wind started off polite and well mannered and then decided it was time to dial up the fun. As the breeze picked up we saw a few enthusiastic barrel rolls, some dramatic death spirals while on a run, but mostly plenty of smiles. A couple of boats needed a helping hand back to safety which only added to the stories for the clubhouse afterwards.
What was especially lovely to watch was the fleet naturally splitting into three groups. A competitive front pack with the Extras and Lasers, a busy mid fleet with more lasers and a Mirror! Then a determined group working their way through at the back. It felt like three races happening at once and made for great sailing across the board.
The juniors deserve a special mention. The early races were a real test in the conditions but by the fourth race confidence had kicked in and they were finding their groove and properly mixing it with the rest of the fleet. Watching that progression is always one of the best parts of race day.
We also had some guest sailors from other yacht clubs which is always a pleasure. It was also great to see a gallery of friends and family watching the action from the club lawns. Sharing the water facilities and a love for sailing with the wider Cape Town sailing community is what it is all about.
Also a few new maintenance items in the boat park but wear and tear are part of the package.
All in all a great day on the water with good racing good learning and just the right amount of drama to keep things interesting, only one boat retiring despite the strong wind! Looking forward to the next one.
