73rd RA Keelboat Regatta Seaview 21/22 May 2019 Sponsored by THALES
The 73rd RA Keelboat Regatta was held at Seaview Yacht Club on the Isle of Wight, on Tues 21 and Wed 22 May 19.Overall 8 crews competed in the event, many new to sailing the 24ft Mermaids.Units competing this year were 5 Regt RA, 14 Regt RA, 2 teams from 47 Regt RA and 2 crews from the HAC, not forgetting Hawley Harriers helmed by Matthew Sleap and last but by no means least a boat skippered by the Commodore, Col Wilson.
On day 1 Seaview was bathed in glorious sunshine, however a slight lack of wind.This did not deter the crews and Racing began after a very short familiarisation period. The wind for the day varied between just enough and a little more, having said this there were still 5 cracking races.
Day 2 began with leisurely breakfast due to the wind or severe lack of, however by mid-morning things picked up and we made it back on the water for another 4 races.As the wind picked up so did the level of enjoyment and competition.The Admiral joined the Commodore's crew for the final 2 races, before coming ashore for prize giving.For Photos please view the gallery.
Final Unit Rankings
47 Regiment RA 1st
5 Regiment RA 2nd
14 Regiment RA 3rd
47 Regiment RA (B Team) 4th
HAC 5th
HAC (B Team) 6th
| Trophy | Category | Unit/Name |
| Commodores Trophy | 1st RA Unit | 47 RA - LBdr Flockhart |
| Crane Mills Cup | 2nd RA Unit | 5 RA - |
| Ryde Cup | 1st RAYC Retired Crew | Hawley Harriers - M Sleap |
| Morton Wood Trophy | Friends Group | HAC P Kilby |
| Mer-Maiden Trophy | 1st Time at Seaview | 14 Regt RA Bdr Dillon |
| Seaview Bowl | Overall Winner | Col N Wilson |
| The Endeavour Award | The crew who never stopped trying | 47 RA LBdr Soanes |