Enter the Dragon

Pete and his Dragon beating Maria to the finish

Pete and his Dragon beating Maria to the finish

Foredeck supremo Pete Hickman jumped ship for Mersea Regatta to take the helm of his newly-acquired Dragon round the cans for the first time with Lucy Harris of Helen & Violet fame at the sharp end.

Despite his class starting 10 minutes after Maria’s, Pete crossed tacks with us just before the finish and beat us home.

Much to his – and our delight – he took second place in his first race! Well done Pete!

 

Proud skipper Pete - second first time out in his Dragon at Mersea Regatta

Proud skipper Pete – second first time out in his Dragon at Mersea Regatta

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