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NEWS & EVENTS
The 55th Skate Nationals were hosted over New Years 2011-12 by St George Sailing Club.
David Luck and Glenn Crichton of St George sailing 981 - Any Which Way - are once again the National Champions.
This is Dave's 8th Championship win making him the most successful Skate skipper ever in Skate National competition, and his 7th title win with Glenn as his crew.
Runners up were Max Sellars and Jeff Brooks of St George on 980 - Southern Fasteners - with John Grant and Dave Crawford of St George on 954 - Woodland Metal Spinning - taking out third place.
Skate Legend Greg Patterson teamed up with Peter Howard on 983 - Boneyard - to take out fourth place, and Ken Davies and Lachlan Schroder of Toronto on 969 - Natural Juices II - came fifth.
55th Nationals Results Click here
Video - Heat 1
Video - Heat 2
Video - Heat 4
