Nigel Cole and Tsunami scored a one-point victory in Royal Corinthian Yacht Club's four-race Dragon Spring series at the weekend.

Cole won the opening race on Saturday and then hit back with a vengeance.

When Robert Campbell, in Quicksilver II, threatened to steal the honours when took the second race.

Cole won the vital third race, with Quicksilver just behind, which meant that Tsunami had only to finish ahead of Quicksilver to claim overall victory.

Cole held on to take fourth place in the final race, three places ahead of Quicksilver, honours this time going to Caramba (Chris Brittain and Gillian Hamilton).

David Hall and Flame again were second, with Ygraine (Sarah Simons) third.

Tony Allen and Mike Holmes, in Hand of Fortune, were third overall, four points off second place but a clear eight points ahead of Ygraine, the overall fourth boat.

Published Wednesday, April 16, 2003

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