Winter racing 2008

In 2007 Northbridge Sailing Club added a Winter series to their sailing calender for yachts and dinghys. The series is contested over six heats occurring at three week intervals and is sponsored by Marine Watch.
Dave thought what better way to keep the the barnacles away, so enlisted two mates, Andrew Thorpe and Phil Moffatt to crew on Upsandowns - MH127.

Upsandowns is a slightly modified, multi-chinned Intro 22, built out of ply by John Henderson. John spent over six years building her in his front yard and she was launched in the early 80's. The yacht is just another example of John's boat building skill, 'built to last' and 'race on'. It's a pity he has turned his hand to marine artist rather than builder.

The yacht has been well looked after, only requiring a new modern day bulb keel a while back, that more than improved her performance. She won the 2007 NSC Winter series, surprising many larger and longer yachts in the process. 2008 has proved more difficult due to light conditions and her handicap, however, with one heat to go we should be in the top 5.