22/10/2026
It was a double celebration at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club today, Thursday 22 October, as we officially wrapped up the 2026 Magic Hand Carwash Midweek Winter Series with our end-of-season presentations, while also kicking off the 2026–27 Little Things Distilling Co Midweek Summer Series!
The Winter Series saw a fantastic 54 yachts take part in our regular Thursday afternoon racing, with plenty of close competition, camaraderie and great sailing throughout the season.
🏆 2026 MAGIC HAND CAR WASH MIDWEEK WINTER SERIES – OVERALL WINNERS
Congratulations to our series placegetters, who were recognised at this evening's presentations.
⛵ B FLEET – Tank Perpetual Trophy
🥇 En Avant – Brian Galton-Fenzi (52 pts)
🥈 Spirit of Olympia – David Meager (63 pts)
🥉 Jazz – Aaren Kanther (65 pts)
⛵ IRC FLEET
🥇 RF Six Six – Will Hammond (46 pts)
🥈 Team Saab – Harry Schmitz (90 pts)
🥉 Joss 2 – Ian Clyne (90.5 pts)
⛵ A FLEET – Denis Manton Memorial Trophy
🥇 Nimbus – Sean Martin (73 pts)
🥈 Apokato – Kevin Palassis (79 pts)
🥉 Joss 2 – Ian Clyne & Simon Hill (87 pts)
⛵ INTERNATIONAL 2.4mR FLEET
🥇 Maarli – Sandy Anderson (57 pts)
🥈 Get in Line – Darin Maher (79.5 pts)
🥉 Koolinda – Ross Campbell (103 pts)
Congratulations to all our winners and everyone who competed throughout the winter months!
A very special thank you to Magic Hand Car Wash for their generous sponsorship and provision of weekly prizes throughout the series. Your support has been greatly appreciated!
AND NOW... ON TO SUMMER!
There was no slowing down for our Midweek sailors, with the opening race of the Little Things Distillery Midweek Summer Series 2026–27 also taking place this afternoon!
Congratulations to today's placegetters:
⛵ MIDWEEK B FLEET
🥇 Turkish Delight (B Wilkinson) – 1st & Fastest
🥈 Seajoy (G McGann)
🥉 Wizzardry (R Chatfield)
⛵ IRC MIDWEEK FLEET
🥇 Cone of Silence (M Crier)
🥈 Black Betty (G McNally) – 2nd & Fastest
🥉 Joss 2 (I Clyne & Simon Hill)
⛵ MIDWEEK A FLEET
🥇 Postman (K Anderson)
🥈 Candid (A Momber/R Mennie)
🥉 Wild Bull (R Dennis)
🏁 Fastest – Black Betty (G McNally)
⛵ INTERNATIONAL 2.4mR
🥇 Tuppence (G Totterdell)
🥈 Creeksea Corner (J Standley)
🥉 Maarli (S Anderson) – 3rd & Fastest
A full set of todays results is available to view online now at: https://www.sportspage.com.au/yacht_clubs/rfbyc/MidweekSummer26-27/Result_20261022.htm
Our Thursday afternoon racing simply wouldn't happen without the dedication of our wonderful Race Management Team – Sandra Whelan, Graham Stafford, Michael Beaver and Chrissie Jordan, together with Midweek Fleet Captain Gerry McGann.
Finally, a warm welcome to our new Summer Series sponsor, Little Things Distillery! We are delighted to have you on board and look forward to another fantastic season of Thursday afternoon racing. Members can now enjoy Little Things Distillery products available at the Club bar.
Here's to our Winter Series champions, our dedicated volunteers, our generous sponsors and another wonderful summer of sailing at Freshie!
See you on the water next Thursday! ⛵☀️
