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The final day of racing at the Hartley 16 National Championship in New Plymouth saw the fleet complete three races in light to moderate winds.
Overnight leader Tight Fit, Alan Holdt and Roger Fawcett (NPYC) held off a strong challenge from Stratos Simon Holdt and Nathan McArthur (NPYC) to win the 2013 title by two points, with defending champion Pronto, Gareth and Mike Insley (Manukau) making a late run to claim 3rd and also claiming the family trophy.
The class uses the one design handicap system for the handicap result with local crew Guy and David Ormrod in Splash taking 1st place.
The off water socialising as always, was well attended, with judge snowflake presiding over the very entertaining daily court session, with the proceeds going to the newly formed Sailability Taranaki.
Thanks goes to Sponsors Black Heart, Carlsberg, Wild Buck, NZTC, Doyle Sails, IED Lifting Centre, TSB Bank, Taranaki Providers, and a big thanks to Joseph Wright and Race Officer Jamie Sutherland.
The 48th Hartley 16 National Champs will be held in Manukau, and with the class doing a publicity drive over the next 12 months with the aim of increasing numbers it could be the biggest nats yet.
