Timothy extends winning streak
09 October 2009 | Vava'u
Scott
The Malone boys continue to dominate the dinghy class in the Vava'u yacht club Friday night racing series with Timothy posting another commanding first in class in yesterday's race.
Sailing a shortened course, Timothy skippered the Whisper's Dingy "Shout" to an exciting finish as the first dinghy and the second boat overall in a dramatic down to the wire finish. With steely nerves he called for rights and crossed a charging 40' keel boat and tacked for the finish line in a move that left spectators gasping.
The first place big boat bought him an orange fanta at the yacht club after the race and congratulated him, commenting that his eyes were as big as saucers when they ducked below us. Thought the race committee was not sure if they should award Timothy with second overall, or first in class, he was pleased to accept his certificate for two free soda's and a large fry from the Mermaid bar and grill.