Father-Daughter Duo Crowned Marsha L Trophy Champions
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The Marsha L Trophy Comet Class Regatta in St. George’s Harbour concluded with a triumphant win for the father and daughter team of Allan and Laila Frith, who were crowned champions after a nail-biting finish.
Six boats took to the water for the series of four races. The final result came down to the wire, with sailors permitted to drop their worst result from the four races.
The Friths secured their victory with a total of five points after applying the drop rule. Their consistency was key, as they claimed two race wins, and two third place finishes
The final standings were incredibly tight at the top of the leaderboard.
Dale Brangman and his crew, Siyon Paynter finished a close second with five points also. Their scorecard showed impressive consistency, with one race win and three second-place finishes, meaning the single-point margin decided the title in the Friths' favour.
Rounding out the podium were Gladwin Lambert and crew Gregory Proctor, who finished third with a total of six points. Their performance included one win, a second, a third, and a fourth-place finish, showcasing the quality of the competition in St. George’s Harbour.
Marsha L Trophy Regatta Final Results
05 Alan Frith & Laila Frith 05 Dale Brangman & Siyon Paynter 06 Gladwin Lambert & Gregory Proctor 14 Lorenzo Lambert & Simon Van De Weg 14 Anthony Smith & Chunhong Gao 14 Gregory Wade & Geno Smith