Sydney City Marine Winter Series - Race 4

10:32 PM Wed 2 Jun 2010 GMT

'Jester'

With strange and unseasonal weather being seen right around the globe, Sydney was no exception on Saturday for race 4 of the Sydney City Marine Winter Series. Following a solid week of rain, Saturday's racing started in 8-10 knots but the wind quickly ran out. Only eight yachts finished in Division 1 and zero in Division 2 so the prize-giving was reduced to a 'draw out of the hat'. Those with an outstanding race in the difficult conditions were Ray Carless Hijinx in PHS Division 1. He was only beaten to the first mark by Canute (currently holding second position ...

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