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‘Ting a Ling’ & ‘Spike’ take wins in Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore’s Race

-both vessles win in respective class during race of December 16, 2023 calendar warp up event
Overall honours went to Chris Haycraft and the Ting-a-Ling (in photo) team in the Corsair trimaran fleet whilst Sam Talbot’s Spike claimed victory in the monohull class. Photo: BVIYC/File
Sam Talbot’s Spike claimed victory in the monohull class. Photo: BVIYC
Sam Talbot’s Spike claimed victory in the monohull class. Photo: BVIYC
ROAD HARBOUR, Tortola, VI - The 2023 racing calendar wrapped up with the Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore’s Race on December 16, 2023, with six boats taking to the race course in two fleets according to information from the BVI Yacht Club.

Overall honours went to Chris Haycraft and the Ting-a-Ling team in the Corsair trimaran fleet whilst Sam Talbot’s Spike claimed victory in the monohull class.

According to information, the monohull fleet were first away, racing up to Hog Valley Green, down the channel to leave Pelican and the Indians to port before returning to leave Dead Chest to port, rounding Hog Valley Green again and finishing in Road Harbour.

The J111 Spike skippered by Sam Talbot was the first home in just over two hours followed by Libertas 20 minutes later and WannaB bringing the fleet home.  On corrected time the overall finishing positions remained the same.

Trimarans class 

The trimarans sailed a slightly longer course, rounding Flanagan as well as Pelican and the Indians with the rest of the course the same as the monohulls.  

First home was Chris Haycraft with Ting a Ling, completing the course in 2 hours and 15 minutes.  They held on to their lead on corrected time with Airgasm taking second and The Flying Pig third.

 

4 Responses to “‘Ting a Ling’ & ‘Spike’ take wins in Golden Hind Chandlery Commodore’s Race”

  • pat (18/01/2024, 18:27) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    We are still the sailing capital of the world
    • Hmm (19/01/2024, 07:18) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      We managed to get 3 monohull and 3 multihull out for the big race of the Christmas season - not a big turn out for the capital of the world.
  • TIME TO CALL A SNAP ELECTION (18/01/2024, 20:33) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    EVERYBODY ELSE COULD HAVE FUN/RACES EXCEPT FOR THE HORSE OWNERS
  • PT09 (19/01/2024, 02:42) Like (4) Dislike (36) Reply
    We are really proud of what the bvi yatch club is doing here


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