Racing at Panerai British Classic Week 2013 came to a spectacular close in Cowes with yet another day of sun drenched sailing and a sixth and final race, sponsored by Sandeman Yacht Company, for the 44-strong fleet. It’s been a quite stunning week combining great weather, superb racing afloat, outstanding hospitality ashore and a unique sense of camaraderie and fun.
Saskia Overall Race Winner On Day Five Of Panerai British Classic Week 2013
A long inshore race was the order of day five at Panerai British Classic Week with the fleet enjoying a massed start off Cowes followed by a 27 mile course that took them as far west as East Leap and as far east as North Stourbridge, with plenty of bumps and circuits in between. This fifth race in the series was a tough one with a very shifty breeze ranging from sub-five to over twelve knots. Mix in some tricky tidal conditions and it all added up to a tough but wonderfully sunny day on the water.
Clarionet In Perfect Harmony On Day Four Of Panerai British Classic Week 2013
She may have only come out of David Heritage’s refit shed last week, but Clarionet and her crew are in perfect harmony at Panerai British Classic Week where day four saw them claim their fourth race victory of the week. Cowes continued to deliver outstanding sailing conditions for the fourth day of the regatta with glorious sunshine, azure waters and a northeasterly breeze of 10-18 knots, which pushed the yachts around the Central Solent course in true style for race four of the series.
The Sun And The Ladies Shine On Day Three Of Panerai British Classic Week 2013
More glorious sunshine and balmy breezes ensured that competitors at day three of Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes came home relaxed and glowing with health and happiness. The day featured races two and three of the regatta series, and the Ladies Race, which was run in conjunction with race two.
Champagne Sailing On EFG International Race Day At Panerai British Classic Week 2013
With glorious hot sunshine and 6-10 knots from the east-north-east, competitors in EFG International Race Day at Panerai British Classic Week enjoyed champagne sailing for their first race of the regatta. After yesterday’s light airs frustration the teams were delighted to get afloat and race. Race Officer Tony Lovell set his courses in the Eastern Solent giving the crews plenty of challenges as they balanced finding the best wind with keeping out of the tide.
Sunshine And Fun But No Wind On Opening Day Of Panerai British Classic Week 2013
There may have been no sailing on the opening day of Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes, but that didn’t stop the competitors having a fabulous time. The schedule called for the Panerai Classic Around The Island Race, with a 7.30am start time, but with little or no wind forecast the Race Committee wisely opted to change the programme and instead proposed a Solent inshore race.
