Report by Doris O’Keefe
Robin Druett, DYC chief race officer for the weekend said: “This annual sailing weekend with Chelmarsh Sailing Club has always been a very important date in our racing calendar and apart from a two-year break because of Covid, members from Chelmarsh have been able to visit every year for 25 years.”
He added: “It was fantastic to see everyone back again. With two home boats and nineteen registered from Chelmsford we had a good entry level with most boats sailing in every race.”
“We held five races in total, three on the first day and two on the second.
“Conditions were very favourable – ideal sailing weather – with the wind picking up more on the second day.
“Chelmarsh sailors are not so used to tidal racing but they always enjoy the different challenges of sailing on the Dyfi estuary.
“A variety of boats were racing, Lasers, GP 14s, Supernovas, Aeroes, Wanderers and Quests with the overall winner being Matt Thursfield from Chelmarsh in a Supernova who won four out of the five races.
“I am delighted that it was such a successful weekend.
“Many thanks must go to our fantastic caterer Kayleigh Shelley and also to the brilliant team of volunteers at DYC who always do a marvellous job. It was a pleasure to welcome members from Chelmarsh again and we look forward to their visit next year.”