Damien Parkes and Warwick Sherman lead A1 and A2 divisions of 2012 Audi Winter Series
At the conclusion of the fifth race of 2012 Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) Audi Winter Series, Damien Parkes of Division A1 and Warwick Sherman of Division A2 were able to claim the overall lead of the regatta in their respective fleets.
The fifth race of the regatta was sailed under perfect sailing conditions and both A1 and A2 Division fleets had complete sailing experience on the racing area.
While explaining about the racing conditions, the Principal Race Officer, Denis Thompson said, that the sailing in the fifth race was perfect as the winds were just according to what the fleet needed. He felt that it was a magical experience as he watched
the races with these suitable wind conditions.
Parkes had a slow start in the regatta with a sixth finish at the conclusion of Race 1. However, due to the wind conditions, the second race was comparatively better but not according to his hopes as he finished on the second podium.
A bullet in the third race brought him up in the standings and after that a sixth finish in Race 4 and another bullet in the fifth race was enough to ensure his victory.
Sherman, on the other hand, had a superb start with a first finish in the opening race. A sixth finish in the second race moved him down in the fleet standings. His position was once again troubled with another sixth finish toppled him down again.
Before the lower finishes could do more damage, he bounced back in the fourth race and crossed the finish line on first podium along with a 10th place to secure the top place with 24 points.
Division A1 results:
1. ESP6100 DUENDE Damien Parkes 6, 2, 1, 6, 1 = 16 Points
2. 6953 SAILORS W DISABILITI David Pescud 3, 1, 2, 7, 7 = 20 Points
3. 52002 QUEST Bob Steel 4, 5, 4, 4, 6 = 23 Points
4. 421 CELESTIAL Sam Haynes 2, C3, 10, C 2, 11 = 28 Points
5. 43218 VAMP Garry Linacre David 7, C 6, 10, 3, 2 = 28 Points
Division A2 results:
1. 8008 OCC.COARSELANGUAGE 2 Warwick Sherman 1, 6, 6, 1, 10 = 24 Points
2. 11033 KERISMA Brent Lawson 2, 3, 2, 7, 11 = 25 Points
3. 6363 PLAYSTATION Dean Harrigan 4, 10, 4, 3, 5 = 26 Points
4. 00400 ICHI BAN Matt Allen Walter Le 5, 4, 5, 2, 12 = 28 Points
5. 6837 MINERVA Edward Cox 9, 9, 9, 6, 1 = 34 Points
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