Cowes hosted the Ice Bucket on October 7 and 8 - the season's closing regatta for the Etchells fleet.

Though conditions were choppy, Saturday enjoyed sunshine and 14-16 knots, so the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club (CCYC) teams ran three quick races.  

On the Sunday, conditions were warm and still, which meant and no races could be completed.

On the basis of Saturday's results, Ted Blowers and the Audrey team took first place.

Shaun Frolich’s Exabyte crew were graceful in defeat, by final race rank only.

Edinburgh-based skipper Oliver Maclean said: “Ice Bucket was our third event in the Etchells, after doing both Cowes Week and the Nationals.

"We have loved every part. The racing, coaching and quality of events has been top notch.

"We make the eight hour commute down the country every time we sail.

"It is a lot, but helps us focus on why we are there and commit to working on specifics
every time we head out."

Organisers thanked Andrew “Dog” Palfrey for some world class coaching over the weekend.