Conditions on Wallis Lake were less than idyllic however competitors from as far as Fiji and Melbourne plus a couple of Olympic medallists, world and national champions made the most of the three day event.

“It was a high quality field,” Great Lakes Sailing Club secretary Scott Machon said.

Luckily for competitors there was enough wind to stage five races with varied degrees of success.

“We had a few capsizes which were very spectacular.”

A new addition to the annual event aspiring sailors got a taste competition in the Openbic, the latest in junior boats.

“The Openbic was a great success we had prizes for the kids and there was some great enthusiasm shown.”

Organisers thanked this year’s Wildcat sponsors Zhik sportswear, Hobie Sports and JR Richards and Sons.

Results

A Class Fleet

1st Steven Brewin

2nd Andrew Landenberger

3rd Brad Collett

F18 Fleet

1st Chris Brewin

2nd Katie Pellew

3rd Billy Nissen

Hobie 16 Fleet

1st David Fisher

2nd Bruce Tardrew

3rd Lach MacFarlan

Hobie 18 Fleet

1st Glen Gilbert

2nd John Kersh

3rd Peter Manley

MISC Fleet

1st Steve Curtis

2nd Jaqueline Heap

3rd Norm Hunt

NACRA 5.8 Fleet

1st Reg Carter

2nd Ian Bowles

3rd David Jorgensen

Taipan 4.9 Sloop Fleet

1st Andrew Williams

2nd Daniel Van Kerkhof

3rd Sam Breaden