Hong Kong Sea School (HKSS) ruled the waves at the inter-school regatta off Middle Island last weekend. They edged out Island School and West Island School in the fourth event of its kind.
The programme, which included 36 races in six hours, attracted nine schools who each fielded three Topaz dinghies with a two-member crew.
The participating schools were Sha Tin College, French International, Hong Kong International, Island, West Island, Chinese International, King George V, South Island and Hong Kong Sea School.
Paul Dalton of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club said the race inspired the young sailors. 'As the first series of boats took their turn around the triangular course, we saw tight racing between West Island and South Island, two old adversaries who had recently battled it out in a separate mini-regatta,' said Dalton. 'West Isand won that event. So clearly there were scores to be settled.
'The Hong Kong Sea School also showed their mettle with good starts and some convincing sailing, although it was Island School who stalked the leaders by the halfway point.'
By Race 20, South Island were out of the running for silverware, having been defeated by HKSS and Island School. The final scores placed HKSS first with 58 penalty points, followed by Island School (65) and West Island (78).