The Archive · 1935

Most Successful Boat in Races

Yacht Series, held by the Shanghai sti othe ght wind and strong les, the international Yacht Club at Minghong, was completed on Sunday, and resulted in a win for Scotland, who scored 116% points, to England's 110%, America's 102%, and the Baltic Countries' 9: Although beaten by 6% points, England had the pleasure of taking a point from Scotland, scoring 36% to 36 in their match; the Scots winning by making better scores in their victories over the other countries, prior to meeting England, Weather conditions on all three week-ends proved most unsatisfactory for the yachtsmen, who had to contend with adverse tides and light winds.

It was no uncommon sight to see the fleet Kedged before the start of a race, and skippers were often forced to anchor on many an occasion when the wind fell toa dead calm. Despite all these handicaps, the competition was concluded. on Sunday, when several races of only a mile took over an hour to accomplish.

Eve was the most successful boat in the series, scoring 68 points, being closely followed by Polaris and Sun Lee, who made 66% and 66% points respectively. The Scottish skippers were the most consistent, but both England and America were able to take a leg off the winners in their matches against them. lst Race Elapsed, Ast Race Elapsed Times Scotland England atignonetie "3938 Bridget 1. 39387 fo 4 3

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