Aberaeron Weekend for Cruisers

The Met Office had issued its weather warning and the wind was threatening to blow the boats out of the water but as the wind was from the east the brave decision was made and on Friday 4th July on the morning tide four cruisers started their scheduled race to Aberaeron.

The conditions made for a swift passage north to Aberaeron -
Line honours went to Pascanale, skippered by Alan Cooper in just over 3 hours and 35 minutes
Just less than half and hour later Islay arrived followed closely by Jigsaw and Cariad

After corrections allowing for handicap the results of the Aberaeran Passage Cup were-

1st Islay - Skipper - Tony Duckworth
2nd Pascanale - - Alan Cooper
3rd Cariad - - Alun Jones
4th Jigsaw - - Roy Constant

A most enjoyable evening was spent in Aberaeron Yacht Club, being wined and dined by members of Aberaeron, with the TBC crews being joined by Harry Ashurst (TBC President) and his wife Joyce, who travelled up by car.

After a generous breakfast care of members of Aberaeron the boats contemplated the race back to Cardigan this leg of the weekend being 'The Aeron Plate'
Alas no members of Aberaeron were able to join the race due to previous commitments but Eroica with Frazer McMillian and crew did join the fleet.

The journey down was considered to be in challenging conditions as was reflected in the line times.
Again Pascanale took the line honours in two hours and fiftyeight minutes swiftly followed by Islay, Carriad, Eroica and Jigsaw.

Jigsaw retired enroute having problems trying to reef (essential in the conditions) and Carriad opted for the direct route through the sound at Cardigan Island, which you're not suppose to do.

Results of the Aeron Plate

1st Islay
2nd Pascanale

All boats then had to stand off on a lee shore round the head from Cardigan Island waiting for the tide to arrive and allow then access to their births.

A great couple of days was had by all with the hope that Aberaeron boats might be able to visit TBC late season to allow return of hospitality