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Ralph Hadley from Tankerton Bay dominates Race 1 of the Topper Winter Regatta at Island Barn Reservoir, leading until Sam Dence (Island Barn) overtakes him downwind. Isaac Chapman (Island Barn) finishes fourth after a strategic misstep. In the 4.2s, Martha Shorter (Papercourt) wins decisively, leaving six sailors to retire due to tough conditions.
Race 2 sees Chapman take the lead after a strong start, but Dence capitalizes on downwind tactics, snatching victory.
As the wind drops for Race 3, Hadley regains form, finishing first, while Shorter secures a third win in the 4.2s, eyeing a clean sweep.
Heading into the final race, Dence leads with 4 points, followed closely by Taylor and Hadley, both at 11. Tension rises as Race 4 commences with Dence struggling in eighth place, while Lena Tokajuk (Island Barn) takes an early lead.
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