Modern Concept Constructions has secured the Club Championship title at the Manly Skiff Club following a tightly contested final day of racing.
MCC Clinches Title in Final Day Decider
Modern Concept Constructions (MCC) emerged as the 2025 Club Champion at Manly Skiff Club, outperforming close rivals Moonen Yachts and Imagine Signage during the final two races held on Saturday, 5 April.
MCC took control early by winning the first heat of the day, creating a buffer heading into the final race. A second-place finish in the closing heat secured the championship, with MCC ultimately finishing six points clear of their nearest competitor. Moonen Yachts placed second overall, with Imagine Signage in third.
Final Day Showdown Between Three Front-Runners
The final day began with just one point separating each of the three top boats—MCC on 12, Moonen Yachts on 13, and Imagine Signage on 14. Each carried a discard result: a DNC for MCC, a fourth for Moonen Yachts, and an eighth for Imagine Signage.
All three teams had demonstrated consistent performance throughout the season, but with only one discard permitted, minor mistakes had the potential to shift the standings. Imagine Signage entered with strong momentum, having recorded finishes of 1-2-1 in their previous three outings. MCC, however, maintained a simple and disciplined approach to close out the series.
Red Pumps Surges and Claims Handicap Title
Red Pumps delivered two strong finishes in the final races, lifting them to fourth overall. The results were enough to win the handicap division on countback from Red Pumps Red, who had led the standings earlier in the series.
The sibling rivalry between Tyler and Zoe Dransfield added further tension, with only a single point separating their boats before the final day. Variable conditions throughout the day played to both teams’ strengths, but Red Pumps capitalised when it mattered.
13ft Skiff Title Secured by Harken
In the 13ft skiff division, Harken—sailed by Heidi Bates and Orlando Sadlik—continued their dominant form. With four wins from six heats, the team secured back-to-back championships.
Further down the main fleet, crews such as IMEI remained mathematically in contention heading into the final weekend. However, given the six-point margin at the top, the championship was ultimately decided between the front-running trio.
Published 12-Apr-2025
