Royal Temple Yacht Club Round the Goodwins Race
by Sue Foster 13 Aug 01:45 NZST
11 August 2024
Stiletto winners of IRC Overall prize in the Round the Goodwins Race, the Noot Cup © Chris Cox
This year's prelude to Ramsgate Week was the iconic race around the infamous Goodwins Sands. The sponsors for this race were the long-time supporters of Ramsgate Week and the RTYC, Trews Workwear now operating as Kent Workwear. Many thanks to Trevor Kenny the outgoing chief and Ian Wade who is taking over.
To commemorate their 200th Anniversary, a percentage of the entry fees, amounting to £300, has been donated to the RNLI.
On the hottest day of year, thirty-two boats were started from the Committee Boat in light winds. Flying Pig lived up to it's name with a flying start and was leading at the North East Goodwin but in intermittent winds on the outer sands they were soon left behind. Others were forced to retire including, Manaña, Xpedite, Elfin, Carpe Diem, Dipper, Fox out of the Box and Sidewinder being unable to round marks on the fast tides. However, some strong finishes led to an exciting finish to the race.
Overall Results:
| Pos | Boat Name | Skipper(s) | Club |
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| IRC CLASS 1 |
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| 1 | Kabluzo | Rob Smith | RTYC |
| 2 | Assassin | Peter Jackson | RTYC |
| 3 | Sweet Caroline | William Sunnucks | HPYC |
| IRC CLASS 2 |
|---|
| 1 | Stiletto | John Barrett & Paul Woodward | RTYC |
| 2 | Buccaneer 2 | Peter Pearson
| RTYC |
| 3 | Warrior | Nick & Fiona Rawbone | RTYC |
| CLASS 4 |
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| 1 | Pippy | John & Michelle Stoneley | RTYC |
| 2 | Jura | Gary Walters | RTYC |
| 3 | Dabtoe | Nick Moulton | Brightlingsea SC |
| CLASS 5 and CRUISER CLASS OVERALL |
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| 1 | Flyer | Robin Impey | Colne YC |
| 2 | Banzai | Russel Cookman | Pin Mill SC |
| 3 | Tigger | Robin Page | Colne YC |
| CLASS 6 ‑Yachts retired |
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| IRC OVERALL |
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| 1 | Stiletto | John Barrett & Paul Woodward | RTYC |
| 2 | Buccaneer 2 | Peter Pearson
| RTYC |
| 3 | Warrior | Nick & Fiona Rawbone | RTYC |