The 57th Australian Flying Fifteen Championships got underway today with two heats sailed in winds which progressively built during the afternoon from 10 up to 20 knots.  After two races WA sailors hold six of the top ten positions.

A challenging afternoon for the sailors in Adelaide, with winds from the SW at 20-25 knots.  Race Officer Jock took pity on the fleet and laid a course for a shortish 40 minute shakedown inside the outer harbour as he deemed the sea conditions outside the harbour not suitable for a reasonable race.

At time of writing, 27 boats have entered for the 2019 National Championships in Adelaide.  15 of the entries are from WA: One entry from Princess Royal Sailing Club in Albany Two from Geraldton Yacht Club Four from Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Eight from South of Perth Yacht Club The full list of entries

The 2019 National Flying Fifteen Championships will be held at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron in Adelaide between Saturday December 29, 2018 and Saturday January 5, 2019. Entries close on November 30, although late entries may be accepted (for an additional fee) after that date. The event should provide some interesting and challenging sailing;