Cherubs sizzle in Leschenault Inlet

The nation’s best Cherub class boat racers have turned the Leschenault Inlet into a hive of high speed activity with the 51st Australian National Cherub Championships this week.

With average speeds of 23 knots, racers have completed four heats so far with another five to come to decide who Australia’s best Cherub racers are.

Cherub Association national president Daniel Hacket said conditions for racing so far had been excellent, with spectators getting to see the best Australia had to offer.

“Racing has been good so far as there have been moderate to fresh conditions, ” he said.

“The second race on Sunday was cancelled due to dramatic wind changes but other than that it has been good.”

Hacket said there were some standout favourites who spectators should get down to watch.

“Hard Nut which has Kirk Mitchell and Andrew Stephenson from New South Wales is the obvious favourite, they have won all their heats so far, ” he said.

“From a local point of view the one to watch is Smurf Crease with Todd McVee and Steve Fiyer who are the best from WA.”

Hacket said with a great view from Koombana Bay Sailing Club, he encouraged everyone to have a look at the final days of racing.

“Come down, have a look as some guys going pretty quickly, ” he said.

“The final is on January 4 which will be a good finish.”

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