The South Island Laser Champs were held at Nelson Sailing Club on December 1^st and 2^nd.

There were 18 Radials and 4 Full rigs entered from Dunedin, Christchurch, Nelson and Picton.
 
On Saturday, sailors were held on shore until about noon (beats sitting on a millpond!). We then sailed out to the start line which felt like a race and a half in itself. The winds were 3-5 knots WSW moving to WNW later in the day and then dying away altogether after 3 races were done and dusted.

In the Full rigs local Mike Terry dominated with 1,1,1 with Tim Pitcaithly 3,2,2.

In the Radials, GM Hamish Atkinson had a 1,1,3 with Peter Graham 5,3,2 . GGM Richard Ineson claimed the Race 3 bullet.

Day 2 saw another light day. Fortunately, the start line was a bit closer. Racing was underway about noon with the wind a similar 3-5 knots.
Mike Terry continued his dominance with a repeat 1,1,1 Tim had a 2,2,2 and Lachlan Hill 3,3,3. They finished in that order for the overall Full rig results.

In the Radials, Peter Graham had a perfect day with 1,1,1 for the overall title.

Hamish had a bit more of a struggle for 5,3,2 for second overall. Local Youth sailors Burty and Max Meffan sailed a good series for 3^rd and 4^th overall. Richard Ineson was 1^st GGM and 5^th overall. Sally Hill was first female and 6^th overall.

All praise to Ian Gardiner the race officer who set great courses and kept a quick turn around to get 6 races in light and tricky conditions. Thanks also to Callum Foley-Logan for being the principal organiser.

- Hamish Atkinson Canterbury Laser Fleet and South Island rep