Competitors from Tanilba bay, Mannering Park, Kurnell, Lithgow, Wallerawang, Bathurst and Orange converged on Lake Wallace for Wallerawang Sailing Clubs Annual open regatta.
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Races were held over two days with race one and two on the Saturday and race three on the Sunday.
Competitors faced trying conditions in a top temperature of 13 degrees, a Northwest wind with a speed of 40km with lulls and gust between 10-50 km.
Race one saw Tanilba bay sailor Mark Colecliff take first with local sailors Brendon Case in second and Lithgow local, Steve Ramsden in third.
Race Two had another Tanilba Bay sailor Michael Colecliff in first with his brother Mark Colecliff in second and Steve Ramsden third.
Due to weather conditions the committee abandoned race three on Saturday.
Sunday's race saw slightly warmer conditions with even stronger gusty winds from the West. Only five boats ventured to the start line and Tanilba Bay brothers Mick and Mark Colecliff, Kurnell hot shots Craig Harden and Dave Hillyer and local Steve Ramsden.
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The Harsh conditions of race three saw the early retirement of Craig Harden.
First Place went to Lithgow's Steve Ramsden, second place to Mark Colecliff followed by Michael Colecliff in third and Dave Hillyer in forth. Racing for the final race was once again abandoned by the committee due weather limits.
Overall results for the regatta had Mark Colecliff in first with five points. Steve Ramsden second with seven points and Michael Colecliff in third with 11 points.
For anyone who wishes to get involved with the Wallerawang sailing club or try sailing the clubs members meet at the dam every Saturday from 12.30pm.
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