| Active Air-2UE scored an amazing win when she took out her second consecutive victory of the 18ft Skiff season on Sydney Harbour today.
Matthew Searle, Dan Wilsdon and Archie Massey officially crossed the finish line 51 seconds ahead of Rag & Famish Hotel (John Harris) in the Life Members Trophy but the margin doesn’t reflect the chaotic nature of the win.
Active Air-2UE and Gotta Love It 7 (Seve Jarvin) raced alongside each other down the final leg of the course with each striving for the best angle to the line.
Under the pressure of the situation, Searle appeared to lose site of the finish as he steered Active Air-2UE to the wrong side of the line. ...more |