'CARNAGE AT PORT VINCENT'
In a startling turn of events on Sunday last, Epimagic has put herself in doubt for State Title contention following a carbon crunching encounter with her rival. While trying to execute a bold pre-start manoeuvre, Epi gybed into the starboard stern of 'Exocet', a slightly sturdier Stingray 18. Shocked witnesses on Exocet later revealed their shock and surprise at the collision making comments to the effect that they feared imminent death, or at the very least required new undergarments.
Epi made it around the first few marks of the course before the full extent of her damage was revealed; a 20 cent piece sized chunk out her starboard bow stem. She was forced to leave the course, limping home with a hull full of water.
Exocet was able to continue her race and diced with 'Goodnight Nurse' all over the course to eventually take the race by five seconds in a nail-biting finish in the 15-18 knot Southerly.
'Goodnight Nurse' had been eagerly anticipating a keen battle with Epi following their last event at Pt Turton a few weeks ago, GN holding out the local boat for a hard-fought win in tricky conditions on that occasion.
The whole of Port Vincent is now on standby for the influx of Mosquito sailors coming in fortnight to contest for state honours. We anticipate further fair breezes and close, but not too-close, competition.


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