Please check this latest video from SMU - Raffles Marina annual Western Circuit 2013 regatta:
SB20 class had 20 boats on the starting line!
Check out the TackTracker for the battle's traces -- http://tacktracker.com/cloud/regattas/show/258436636
All press coverage for 2013 event is available off links here , on official Western Circuit web-site. Here's a snip from Singapore Sailing Federation's web-site, for example:
The SB20 fleet turned out in full force again for the final day of racing on Saturday 24th August and was welcomed with splendid sailing conditions – glorious sunshine and 10 to 12 knots of steady breeze.
Many newcomers to the one-design boat were now accustomed to nuances and were now ‘battle hardened’’ after the first weekend’s baptism. But for all, the 20-boat fleet and close starts, roundings and many ‘contact situations’ made for good fun and learning opportunities.
In the 3 final races held off Raffles Marina, there were some upsets to the pecking order. Anthony Kiong, Stanley Chan and Colin Ng in their chartered boat from the Audi Singapore Youth Sailing Academy took no prisoners and bagged 3 straight bullets. Some wins were close as the positions often changed on each leg due to the strong but puffy conditions as the wind shifted towards the south westerly, coming off the coastline.
The other teams were not far behind, with Glasgow Kiss recovering with 2 second placings after an off-form day opener in 21st position. Katana (Bill Lydens), Pocapena (Michael Buchanan), Scumbag (Jonathan Mahony) and Tara (Nik Burfoot) were often in the front pack and traded places in close finishes.
The overall title went to Glasgow Kiss, helped largely by the lead they held from the first weekend, and Nils Razmilovic, Jeremy Chase and David Salembier hoisted the regatta trophy.
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