(Hong Kong, China)- The J/145 REDEYE, sailed by Royal Hong Kong YC
members Thompson & Leese, raced the RHKYC's RORC San Fernando Race, a
480 nm mile dash from the islands off Hong Kong to San Fernando,
Philippines and managed to become the first boat to finish in their
class and get 2nd on handicap IRC.
The race was described as being of two halves- "upwind and very lumpy to
start with, which was tough on the crews. The second half was sailed in
much easier conditions and overall the race was a very productive and
useful experience for Hong Kong sailors. It was a "classic San Fernando
Race." The first night was very bumpy with confused seas and blowing
20-25 knots, but the last night was great offshore sailing, spinnaker
reaching under a big red moon." For more Royal Hong Kong YC San Fernando Race sailing information.