Bay of Plenty's rep Cole Rippey is the clear leader after day1 of the Tanner Cup held on Tauranga Harbour. Photo/George Novak
Day one of the 90th running of the Tanner Cup got underway on Tauranga Harbour yesterday.
The national event has the top eight under-17 yachties competing over two days with Tauranga's Cole Rippey representing Bay of Plenty.
Eight boats had some fantastic racing after the fleet were given a send
off by three-time winner Jimmy Gilpin, and headed off to sail in 8-12 knots of northerly.
The first two races were sailed in neutral tide and a steady breeze. Local Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club sailor Rippey won the first two races with some very close competition from Jackson Keon (Northland) and Kate Stewart (North Harbour).
The fleet returned for lunch as the front started to build over the Kaimais and went out for a third race sailed in the strong outgoing current in 12-18 knots of NN westerly.
