The third Margaret River regatta attracted some 22 skippers and 15 support crew from four different clubs around Western Australia. The weather gods were kind, with moderate winds, balmy temperatures, and no rain. The venue was once again Bettenay’s Wine and Nougat – a beautiful lakeside setting with a cellar door, a kitchen selling excellent lunches as well as the famous nougat, and several accommodation options including a studio overlooking the lake.

Saturday 9 November will be the date for the 2024 Ray Tilbrook Memorial Ten Rater regatta. The day will be a non-ranking event. For those who remember Ray, he was one of the most gentlemanly skipper - competitive but as fair as can be.