November 24 - 30, 2013: Issue 138
HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship Celebrates 21 years - hosted by RPAYC
HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship Celebrates 21 years
The HARKEN International Youth Match Racing Championship, hosted by the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club is celebrating its 21st year. Racing began Wednesday November 20th on Pittwater and continues today, Sunday 24th of November.
"The HARKEN" as it is known in youth sailing circles worldwide, stands out as one of the premier events for youth on the international match racing calendar and has during its 21 year history served as a launch pad for a number of local yachting stars including dual winning skippers James Spithill, Michael Dunstan and Seve Jarvin.
Full report on first three days racing by Damian Devine, RPAYC Marketing & Publicity Manager HERE
Day One of Harken International Youth Match Racing 2013.
Second placed Malcolm Parker (RPAYC) and crew coming to the top mark.
Day one leader Chris Steele (RNZYS) in action at the top mark.
Downwind duelling into the finish line as penalties played out in an exciting match between Clare Costanzo (RPAYC) and Zac Pullen (RYCT).
Day Two of Harken International Youth Match Racing 2013.
Chris Steele (RNZYS) overtakes Parker on the first downwind.
Malcolm Parker (RPAYC) leads coming into the top mark.
Chris Steele (RNZYS) and crew.
Chris Steele (RNZYS) coming to the finish in his match versus Parker to end round one with a perfect 10.
Day Three of Harken International Youth Match Racing 2013.
Oliver Hartas (CYCA) and crew working hard in the final flight - Day Three of Harken International Youth Match Racing 2013.
Eddie Moult (RSYS) crosses the finishes in front of Jack Thompson (NHYC) - Day Three.
Photos by Damian Devine, RPAYC, 2013.