Umina men come first and second

Two Umina residents have placed first and second in the Queensland titles of the 10-rater remote controlled model yachts competition in Upper Cooma on the weekend of July 28 and 29.

Saturday saw good breezes and a loss of only two boats out of 18 entries due to breakages.

Throughout the day, skipper Phil Page from Umina led the fleet and by the end of the first day had a nice lead over the field.

Second and third place was challenged by Frank Russell from Umina and Owen Jarvis from Kogarah Bay.

Sunday saw light winds and a game of patience and tactics.

The final results for the weekend saw Phil Page in first, followed by Frank Russell in second and Owen Jarvis two points behind in third place.

All three skippers are members of the Northern Mariners Radio Yacht Club which sails on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at Mount Penang dam.

Email, 3 Aug 2012

Marilyn Russell, Umina

Photo: Marilyn Russell