Sailcontest ontheTay

Perth Sailing Club boats entered the River Tay for Points Series racing at the weekend.

Euan Macdonald in his RS Aero 7 got off to a strong start, with Ian Noble second, being caught by James Curley.

Euan held onto his lead, with James chomping at his heels having come past Ian into second position.

Joe Gauld, meanwhile, maintaining his momentum, was having a close battle with Alan Jones.

But first over the finish line was Euan, followed by the two Lasers of James and Ian. Joe’s perseverance paid off and, after the handicap calculations, he took his first win.

Race two started with a reduced patchy breeze, just as the tide started to turn - a challenging prospect to complete.

Euan, in his Aero, got off to a good start with Penny Allen in the Albacore closely followed by Alan.

By lap three, perseverance and concentration were required in the lighter patchy breeze against the rapidly falling tide.

Penny was first over the line, but Joe, aged just 11, showed great skill to work his way through the four faster boats.

He crossed the line second, nearly five minutes back, but topped off his day with a second handicap win. Saturday Results: Race 1 - 1st Joe Gauld (Spring Feva), 2nd James Curley (Laser), 3rd Euan Macdonald (Aero 7). Race 2 - 1st Joe Gauld (Spring Feva), 2nd Alan Jones (Solo), 3rd Penny Allen (Kelpie).