A points tie settled the 505 Nationals at Aeolians, where Dylan Hall also won all 12 races in the Dabchick Gauteng Regionals. Dale Rae and James Rae won the 420 Nationals at Theewater, while Bradley Levin led the provisional Dart 18 Nationals standings at Henley Midmar.
Other events in the past week were FBYC Spring Regatta, J22 Nationals and DF95 WC Regional Champs.
The Dart 18 fleet at Henley Midmar. Photo: Henley Midmar Yacht ClubBradley Levin at the Dart 18 prizegiving. Photo: Henley Midmar Yacht Club
Bradley Levin finished first in the published Dart 18 Nationals standings at Henley Midmar Yacht Club over 24–27 September, scoring 20 nett points across 7 races in a 38-boat Dart 18 fleet.
Kyle Boman finished second on 26 nett points, 6 points behind. Bradley Stemmett and Saskia Stemmett finished third on 27 nett points.
Dabchick sailing at Aeolians. Photo: Shared by Mark BiagioDabchick sailing at Aeolians. Photo: Shared by Mark Biagio
Dylan Hall swept the Dabchick Gauteng Regionals at Aeolians Yacht Club, winning all 12 races over 24–26 September, scoring 10 nett points in a 17-boat Dabchick fleet.
Maximilian Malan finished second on 21 nett points, 11 points behind. Megan Stegen finished third on 35 nett points.
Timothy Weaving and Hayden Miller racing at Theewater. Photo: Sara Falcon · Diplodocus MediaDale Rae and James Rae — 420 National Champions. Photo: Sara Falcon · Diplodocus MediaTimothy Weaving and Hayden Miller — first U17. Photo: Photos supplied / NovaNews
Dale Rae and James Rae dominated the 420 Nationals at Theewater Sports Club over 26–27 September, scoring 10 nett points across 8 races in a 16-boat 420 fleet.
Howard Leoto and Lebogang January finished second on 20 nett points, 10 points behind. Kamva Mgcubhe and Maddison Smit finished third on 27 nett points.
Timothy Weaving and Hayden Miller won the U17 title. The class report named Ben Henshilwood and Thomas Henshilwood as the U19 winners. NovaNews also reported on Weaving and Miller’s achievement; both are Grade 11 learners at Hermanus High School.
505 racing at Aeolians. Photo: RSA 505The 505 Nationals prizegiving at Aeolians. Photo: RSA 505Trophy presentation at the 505 Nationals. Photo: RSA 505
Peter Funke and Thomas Funke take the 505 Nationals at Aeolians Yacht Club after a points tie over 24–27 September, scoring 14 nett points across 12 races in a 7-boat 505 fleet.
The top two crews were level on nett points; the official results rank Peter Funke and Thomas Funke first.
Kyle Klaas and Robert Von Gruenewaldt finished second on 14 nett points. Aaron Biagio and C-J Milln finished third on 30 nett points.