Nick Craig and Toby Lewis, representing the D-One class, have won the Endeavour Trophy for the 7th and 10th time, respectively, counting a 1st, two 2nds and an 8th, writes Sue Pelling. This super-tuned team kept their overnight lead when, in total contrast to yesterday's windy conditions, the lack of sufficient wind today meant the final four races were unable to take place.
While some may have been disappointed not to have had the chance to embrace their light wind skills, for Craig and Lewis, who are well known for their dominance in windy conditions, the race committee's decision not to even start a race in the patchy, unpredictable 3kts of breeze was a welcome one.
Mee and Martin sailed impressively yesterday and played the consistent game well. They ended the regatta with a 2,3,4,9 score and said they were delighted with yet another second place at the Endeavour
In third place overall after their respectable results from yesterday, which included two third places, were Parkstone SC members Ben Whaley and Lorna Glen (RS Aero 6). Their worst result (10th) was in the first race, but they bounced back and improved in each race from then on in.
Back in the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club this afternoon, competitors and guests attended the Endeavour prizegiving, where the winners, Craig and Lewis, were presented with the spectacular solid silver model, and the half model of the America's Cup J-Class yacht Endeavour.
Next year's Endeavour Trophy is scheduled for 4-6 October 2024
Overall Results (4 races, 0 discard)
1st D One - Nick Craig and Toby Lewis (13pts)
2nd GP14 - Matt Mee and Chris Martin (18pts)
3rd RS Aero 6 - Ben Whaley and Lorna Glen (21pts)
4th RS400 - Edd Whitehead and Karen Oldale (24pts)
5th WASZP - Sam Whaley and Larissa Connabeer (30pts)
6th RS Aero 5 - Tom and Tristan Ahlheid (34pts)
