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2024 Fireball Australian National Championship at Royal Geelong Yacht Club - Day 1

by Madeline Crawford 7 Feb 09:02 UTC 5-16 Februay 2024

Sailing enthusiasts were treated to a day of exhilarating competition at day one of the Fireball National Championships hosted by the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. The world's top sailors showcased their skills despite challenging conditions.

With breezes ranging from 12 to 18 knots, the racers were put to the test in a series of gripping contests.

Great Britain and the Czech Republic demonstrated their prowess, leaving a mark on the results board. Notably, current world champions Tom Gillard and Andy Thompson (GBR) exemplified their dominance by triumphing in the first race, showcasing their ability to navigate through the fleet with finesse.

However, it was the remarkable consistency of Dave Hall and Paul Constable (GBR) that stole the spotlight, clinching victory in the subsequent two races. Despite an unexpected capsize on the bottom mark in race 3, former world champions DJ Edwards and Vyv Townend (GBR) still made their presence felt in the rankings.

Australian sailors also made their mark, with Ben Schulz and Angus Higgins leading the pack, securing second place overall, closely followed by Tom Gordon and Jack Fletcher, and Brendan Garner and Ben O'Brien.

The competition was fierce throughout the day, with sailors showcasing their expertise in the varying wind conditions, thrilling spectators, and enthusiasts alike.

Results after Day 1:

PosSail NoBoat NameHelmCrewClubR1R2R3Pts
115101SUNSETDave HallPaul Constable 4116
215159RIP TIDEBen SchulzAngus HigginsASC3238
315071CLETUSTom GordonJack FletcherASC76215
415026BLACK PEARLBrendan GarnerBen O'BrienRGYC65617
515144MONDODj EdwardsVyv TownendBBSC231318
615000RAGING BULLKevin HopeWilliam CookNCSC134522
715152RLOHeather MacfarlaneChris PayneBRYC147425
814933FIERCE CREATUREBen KnoopJames BeltonLBSC89825
914599ZIG ZAGSophie JacksonJosh GallandMYC1010929
10150632V1Johanka Napravnik KoranovaJakub Napravnik KoraYC Neratovice5131230
1115062THE BIG BANG THEORYAddy BucekPeter JamesRgyc1112730
1215153STAY TUNEDJalina Thompson‑KambasNathan StockleyLBSC981633
1314936DEKUJU!Petr KoranJan WillYC Neratovice15141443
1415027THE GREY GHOSTPhil PeverellBruce ShandFYC22181151
1515049SCATTER GUNNick GunnerSimon GunnerRGYC17231555
1614814WHATSTHE STORY...?Susannah GillamAndrew ButlerRGYC2516.51758.5
1714897SUPI‑CHISCHTLIKurt VenhodaSonja ZauggSVM2316.51958.5
1814851WAVEWALKABOUTMark JarredGlenn StewartGSC26241060
1914608HOT WIREMyles GavinDarren SpenceRGYC19261863
2015081KENOlivier BurgaudFlorence DevauxCNSR21212163
2114414OUTBACK DINGOSGlenn PeverellBruno LanatiFYC29153074
2214673CONDORClaude MermodEsteban HernandezCVM18422080
2315025HARD TO HANDLEMark MatthewsPeter SinclairMBTBC31202980
2415048NOT YOUR AVERAGE ROCKSTARSNicholas ReesEveline SchotteHISC34222581
2514649SILVER SURFERWilliam TownsonBen TownsonIHYC33252886
2614603FREDTony McraeBenjamin Doaktba30302787
2714793FATHER AND SONJean Francois NouelAlexis Nouelcnp32342490
2814810TABU SOROBenjamin GarnerSam WilliamsonRGYC28333293
2915054GRISUFabio PalermiAdriana Curciocvr40282694
3015166MINI MESimon KingsJohno Loe 241161F96
3115032NO TEARSTony SchnaarsMarc WilsonCYCSA38293198
3214826BALLDERDASHFrank MillerEd ButlerDMYC423622100
3314943ROCK STARSMark TeasdaleAndrew KeanCCSC373136104
3414601COP YOU LATERRod BarkerDarrell RalphPYC271961F107
3515017BALL BREAKENAdrian LeeOssian GeraghtySYC202761C108
3614545INVICTUSRichard QuinlanLiam QuinlanCYC/SMSC363837111
3714586TEMERITOUSJaemie WilsonDavid ScammellAlbert SC414033114
3815090SUPI‑CHISCHTLIMona VenhodaElena LandererSVM394135115
3911867SIDNEYKevin LuffNicholas LuffMOFSC453934118
4013946STORMShannon GallinsEric DillerCBSA463738121
4115122NORTH SAILS ALLEN BROS ROBLINEThomas GillardAndy ThompsonSHSC161C61C123
4210974SEQUELPeter RussellJen RussellWYC474339129
4314808TEAM ALLENVincent HoreyRichard PepperdineKGSC1261C61C134
4414745COMPLETE COMBUSTIONJessica De La PerrelleJames GaskellLBSC443261F137
4514812VIPERPeter MoorCampbell ReidBSC1661C61C138
4615106SMOKIN GUNMark CummingsEvelyn ChisholmCBSA433561F139
4715072TBAScott LidgettJack LidgettDBYC61C61C23145
4815154DARKSIDEPeter DurranSebastian DurranRGYC3561C61C157
4911059ZOUINEDenis HernandezBourel PascaleCVM61C61C40162
5014782RETURN TO JEDHIBarbara NewsonGuy Newson 61C4461C166
5115141FULL STEAM SPACEMACHINEJiri ParuzekJakub KosvicaJL Tousen61C61C61C183
5115136SWOOSHJames HackettMichael ParksRBYC61C61C61C183
5114798IONicholas ReesEveline SchotteHISC61C61C61C183
5114872MAGIICBarbara NewsonGuy NewsonRYA61C61C61C183
5114941SOUTHPAWSDerian ScottAndy ScottCVLSC61C61C61C183
51150SALTY BEACHESAllan TylerChristine Tyler 61C61C61C183
5115145ITS NOT NORMALLY LIKE THIS HERESteve GoacherTom GoacherLTSC61C61C61C183
5115086GRANNY ON THE WIREAllan TylerChristina TylerLRSC61C61C61C183
5115155NOT SODavid HallPaul ConstableBSC61C61C61C183
5115095PROMIN!Ladislav VomackoJiri GemperleYC Podebrady61C61C61C183

For full race results and more information, visit www.fireball-international.com/upcoming-events/upcoming-events/2024/02/2024-worlds

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