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Tanner Cup trials for the Northland region were held on 19 and 20 November, with brilliant sailing conditions off hosting venue Onerahi Yacht Club seeing two young sailors earn the right to represent the region in Wellington early next year.
Photo// Northland Tanner Cup trials winner Jack Honey enjoying the conditions in Whangarei
Six sailors battled it out over a total of eight races, with Bay Of Islands’ Yacht Club Jack Honey taking out the event followed by Nicola Wilson from Onerahi Yacht Club in second place.
Sailors from Russell Boating Club and Kerikeri Cruising Club also made up the fleet which faced choppy conditions in a south-westerly breeze of around 18 knots.
Photo// Nicola Wilson from Onerahi Yacht Club placed second in the trials.
A fantastic weekend was had by all with close racing keeping all sailors on their toes.
Both Jack and Nicola will attend the Tanner Cup in Wellington in January.
Photo// Close racing during the two-day Northland Tanner Cup trials in Whangarei
