Magic Marine Firefly Open - Itchenor SC

Firefly Itchenor Sailing Club Burgee

28–29 June 2025
Chichester Harbour

Magic Marine Firefly Dinghy Sailing

Event Overview

The Firefly Itchenor Sailing Club Burgee regatta took place over two days, attracting 17 boats competing in challenging tidal conditions. Saturday offered a brisk 12–15 knot breeze, while Sunday’s lighter winds of 8–10 knots required tactical adjustments. The event was marked by strategic decisions at the windward mark, where many crews contended with strong tides.

Results

Position Crew Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Total Points Remarks
1st Nigel Wakefield & Emily Saunderson 1 1 1 3 Dominated with three race wins
2nd Roger Morris & Izzy Bretherton 2 2 6 10 Consistently strong performances
3rd Stuart Hudson & Lizzie Hudson 4 1 3 8 Impressive comeback on Sunday
4th Tom Jenkins & Lucy Parker 3 4 2 9 Competitive throughout
5th Sarah Brown & James Lee 5 3 5 13 Steady and reliable

Event Highlights

  • The windward mark was particularly challenging due to strong tidal flows, causing several crews to perform 360° or 720° turns.

  • Sunday’s start line was starboard-biased, creating a tactical balance between the favored line and advantageous left side of the course.

  • The event fostered camaraderie and good humor, including teams assisting each other by towing and repositioning race marks.