As it currently stands at the end of Day 2, it is Ethan Prieto-Low and Max Brennan that are shaping up to be the hot contenders for the finals, but they have a challenge ahead of them, with the in-form Max Paul and Josh Hyde, both displaying outstanding boat skills today on the water too. Day 3 will clearly need all teams to be at the top of their game, to ensure they will be in contention for the finals.

By the end of Flight #17 though, at which point all teams had raced the same number of matches, the scoreboard highlighted the top three skippers, as the day headed into Flight #18. At that point, the top three skippers were in a very tight battle;

• 11 wins – Ethan Prieto-Low (RFBYC)
• 10 wins – Max Paul (RSYS)
• 10 wins – Max Brennan (BYC)

“I’d say that’s looking pretty close!” said Race Director Nick Elliott.

However, as the day closed out and on the other side of the draw, it was an unfortunately tough day for Brayden Hamilton (RNZYS), as he was issued with a BLACK FLAG, which equated to a double penalty prior to the start, not being cleared. He’ll have to reflect on that one, shake it off, then front up again tomorrow.

Apart for the drama at the end, it was another sensational day of racing with beautiful conditions. 37 matches were chalked up, to have a large portion of the double Round Robin nearly completed, as the second day of racing wrapped.

Ending the day’s racing saw the youngest of the Kemp brothers, Daniel Kemp (RPAYC) beat Kevin Le Dréau (CNC), to have 8 wins from his 14 matches.

As the twilight sun appears over Pittwater, the teams have a well-earned meal awaiting them, alongside the Umpires and Race Officials, back at the Club on the sun drenched terrace.