Kippford Week 2023 will go down in Solway Yacht Club history as a week of contrasts. Unlike the dawn to dusk sunshine of 2022, Monday dawned grey and overcast with frequent rain showers and a forecast of strong winds.
Another strong entry promised close racing, with many from far away, including a Flying Fifteen crew from the West Indies, entered under the Antigua Yacht Club burgee.
Following Cadet Week a fortnight earlier, there were also several cadet crews keen to take the next step up the competitive ladder.
Despite the forecast, the fleet launched on day one in comparatively calm conditions, so much so that sailing out against the flood tide wasn’t easy.
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