GUERNSEY

Hosted in partnership with Locate Guernsey, the bi-annual regatta was based at Guernsey Yacht Club in the heart of the Channel Islands. Despite stormy conditions making for challenging delivery trips to the island, the weather settled down for the regatta and the yachts enjoyed 15-20 knots and sunshine for most of the week.

Overseen by experienced race officer Peter Saxton and a team of volunteers from Guernsey Yacht Club, the racing programme delivered a series of windward leeward courses in the Little Russel Channel and longer passage races around Herm and Sark islands.

Spirit Yachts’ Managing Director Karen Underwood commented, “What a fantastic week! Champagne sailing in a beautiful location; the perfect conditions for our owners, crew and guests to enjoy these elegant yachts to their fullest, share stories, and make new friendships.”

Owner of the winning yacht, Spirit C72 Gwenhyfar II commented, “A great week on the water and ashore, Guernsey really was at its best. Spirit organised a fantastic programme, which was flawlessly executed, thank you to everyone involved for a truly memorable week.”

Gwenhyfar II also won Class 1 and Spirit R52 Happy Forever made it five class wins from six races to claim Class 2. Highest Placed Female helm went to Chloe Giselle and newly launched Spirit C72 Elvis picked up the “Spirit of the Regatta” prize for embracing the spirit of the event both on and off the water.