Royal Thames 250th Regatta Day One Report
Published 19:50 on 12 Jun 2025
The Seaview Mermaids commenced racing at the Royal Thames Yacht Clubs 250th Anniversary Regatta with two competitive races held in Osborne Bay today (Thursday). Conditions were highly changeable throughout the day, with the fleet experiencing what Dominic Crouch aptly described as all four seasons — a sentiment shared by many who returned to the Race Village soaked, sun-kissed, and wind-battered in equal measure.
Racing took place on fixed marks set in Osborne Bay.
Results Day One Standings (after 2 races)
| Rank | Helm | Boat Name | R1 | R2 | Nett |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Colin Simonds | Adastra | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2nd | Ben Few Brown | Miranda | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 3rd | Jimbo Mitchell | Halluf | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 4th | Anna Cockell | Amethyst | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 5th | Raymond Simonds | Cynthia | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 6th | Charles Youngman | Bluebell | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 7th | Holden & Carritt | Sheen | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 8th | Guy Lawrence | Jade | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| 9th | Richard Rivlin | Zara | 8 | 9 | 17 |
Simonds and Few Brown are level on points, with Simonds ahead on countback due to his Race 2 win. Mitchells commanding win in Race 1 was offset by a sixth in Race 2, while Anna Cockells consistent fourth-place finishes keep her in close contention.
Live Race Tracking
Full tracking replays of both races are available and provide a fascinating insight into the tactical flow of the day:
Quote of the Day
We had all four seasons out there—sun, rain, gusts, and complete calm. It was classic Solent madness.
— Dominic Crouch
