RICHARD Shellcock of Oban Sailing Club and his team on Thrust emerged victorious from the 2016 Silvers Scottish Series at Tarbert bringing back not only Class 5 silverware but being awarded the Tarbert Shield for the best performance in the CYCA handicap classes overall. The team, which included four Shellcock family members, also won the Sunday passage race for the Tunnock’s Trophy.
There were plenty boats on the water at the Silvers Scottish Series event at Tarbert.
Richard, who owns the boat with his wife Laura, was clearly delighted. He said: ‘This was the third Scottish Series for the boat and this year we’re delighted to take the class win in ideal conditions for the boat. The winds were just right – weather glorious – and we had a great local team with an excellent suit of Owen Sails. It was probably the best Scottish Series ever and to take the class and other trophy wins was just amazing.’