The last sailing day of the clubs short season was one of the most exciting of this year. The wind was light but favourable all of the boats were fitted with their largest sails. From the start line with balloon spinnakers fitted the model yachts headed just beyond the shed before changing direction to continue on up the loch. The wind bends around a hillock on the coast causing the change. At the far end the spinnakers are removed the sails adjusted to continue on the return sailing into the wind.

The first race began with the boats hugging the short shore with the Apollo sailed by Donald McWilliam & Willie Thomson in the lead. On the return their lead was maintained with the Argo gaining although as they passed the 'scarf' rock ( so called because at some stage this rock hosted scarfies, cormorants or shags, who would fish the loch) the wind picked up driving them towards the 'hole'. The Apollo went in deep, the Argo took advantage when it just brushed the edge to finish in first position. The following Firewood sailed by Kevin Paterson and Valhalla also landed in the 'hole' with the Shangani sailed by Tony Wilson separating them as they scrambled across the finish line.

In first position Argo sailed by Archie & Fiona Miller, 24m second Apollo, 24m53s, Shangani, 29m51s, fourth, Firewood, 31m04s, fifth Valhalla sailed by Sandy Bremner & Raymond Muir, 31m01s

The second race for the prestigous 1903 cup began with a mass start the only race we have where all vessels begin at the same time. Usually fouls are common but not this time. The Jolly Roger pulled ahead slightly. As they all approached the half way point the Jolly Roger through a misjudgement backfilled. Luckily it did not travel far before it was corrected but its position was lost. The Apollo was the first to return followed by the recovered Jolly Roger. As the model yachts approached the finish line the tighter the fleet became so it would become any ones race.

In first position Jolly Roger sailed by Sandy Bremner & Raymond Muir, 26m05s, second Shangani, 27m24s,third Firewood, 27m32s, fourth Argo, 28m50s, fifth Apollo 31m50s

In the evening the prize giving was hosted at the Old Smiddy Inn, Thrumster who very kindly donated trophies for our junior members.

The most successful model yachts from our 4ft & 5ft classes were the Apollo with 55points and Argo with 25points.

The fastest time of the year was 20m46s achieved by the Apollo.

The best overall junior was Lucia Sinclair with 23points