The Dibley 8 Spring Loaded produced two impressive line honour wins in the annual Donald Hay Classic Race, sailed in hot and variable conditions on Lake Wakatipu in March.

The 28-year-old Spring Loaded was skippered by new owner Greg Webster and crewed by Nick Webster, Richard Crouch and Kevin Dibley – none of whom had sailed together before. Webster was understandably stoked with the result.

“To take line honours both days and to be awarded the Donald Hay Trophy on our first attempt was a thrill and it is a testament to the Dibley 8 design.”