Royal Thames David Diehl Trophy series (Farr 45s) — 18 April '09

18 April –19 April

A two-weekend regatta series of windward/ leeward racing for Farr 45s

Two weekends of closely-managed windward/ leeward racing for Farr 45s.

The trophy, a 19th centrury ship model of a type known as Nef, was presented to the Clb by the late David Diehl originally to promote short-handed racing in offhsore boats. David Diehl, among many contributions to the sport, was a founding figure in the Sigma 38 class and a keen racer. Since 2002 it has been used to promote inshore racing in level-racing big boats. It was won in 2008 by Agne Nilsson and Fortis Excel.

The Notice of Race is here and the Entry form is here.

The Sailing Instructions are here.

Entry list is here.

Regatta 1 results are here.

Regatta 1 report is here.

For video footage of the weekend's racing, click this link:

http://www.cowes.co.uk/zonexml/video?story_id=6419

For more information please contact the Sailing Office: Malcolm McKeag 020 7201 6265 or Jonathan Beeston 020 7201 6262