The drama started before the race, however, when the crew of Buddy Rego's Tsunami went to the assistance of the driver of a jeep which had gone off Harbour Road and plunged about six feet into the water. The crew was quickly on the scene in a small powerboat and were able to transport the injured driver to a nearby dock where he was picked up by ambulance.

Once underway the course took the yachts from Hamilton Harbour out along North Shore to a buoy off Fort St. Catherine and back, a total of 25 miles. With persistent rain for most of the race and gusty southeast winds in the region of 20 knots, both crew and equipment were put to the test.

Gear failure seemed to be the common feature of the day. Crew Cut was forced to withdraw before the start due to a broken main halyard, joined later by Alexis with a steering cable failure.

Circe had her share of problems during the race when her job halyard snapped but she was able to continue.

Finally, for the technically minded, Delphinus proved that a spinnaker towed astern is a very effective sea anchor capable of bringing a boat to a rapid halt shortly after deployment astern.

The third race in the BOCA winter series will be held on Sunday, March 13.

SNOOKER SNO Five seeded players advanced to the second round of the Four Star Pizza Singles Open as defending champion Steve Dunleavy won two pink ball games against Stephen Pantry.

Second seed Stephen Roberts narrowly got by Andy Peniston 2-1 and will have to face Roger (Sticks) Henderson in the next round. Henderson advanced with straight wins over former champion Terry Southern, including breaks of 35 and 28.

Old Colony Club's Bill Wotton had a 29-break as he nipped Kyle Thompson 2-1.

Results of other first round matches: B.Walker d C.Dakin 2-0, G.Williams d G.Flood 2-0, G.Falzone d J.Winch 2-1, H.Iris d W.Tucker 2-1, L.DeSilva d A.Simons 2-0, D.Coyle d G.Harris 2-0, D.Eve d J.Ray 2-0, B.Haxton d R.Burchall 2-1, Z.DeSilva d P.Madeiros 2-0, W.Peniston d E.Roberts 2-0.

POOL POO Al Alves tied a league record with his third straight 50 and Vasco I set a new league team record with 233 points as they annihilated Frog & Onion to move into third place in the standings.

Fine performances by Gary Bascome (46), Terrence Parsons (46) and Dion Berkely (45) enabled league leaders Swinging Doors I to maintain a one-game advantage as they edged Robin Hood II 199-174.

Mark O'Connor and Wayne Adams both made 50s as Robin Hood I stayed within a game of Doors with a 230-130 crushing of Mariners.

Michael Burgess' 50 led Hamilton Parish to an easy 202-151 win over Vasco III.

Greg Falzone and Sandy Sandhu also scored 50s in Queens' 227-123 win over Vasco II. Donald Simmons made a 50 in leading Swinging Doors II to a 198-182 win over War Vets II.

This week's schedule: War Vets I v Hamilton Parish; Robin Hood II v Queens Club; Vasco III v Vasco I; Frog & Onion v War Vets II; Mariners v Swinging Doors II; Swinging Doors I v Robin Hood I. DARTS DRT BAA continued with their domination of the Women's Darts League over the weekend, this time exerting their superiority over bottom club Police East to the tune of a 6-1 hammering.

BAA also won the 1001, the trebles and one of the two doubles matches to improve to 12-1 on the season with a total of 71 points, eight in front of second placed RAA.

The latter similarly enjoyed an easy triumph, their a 5-2 mauling of EEMYC taking both doubles and the 1001, while their opponents only shining moments came in the trebles and one singles match.

Rounding out the night was a battle of the minnows with eight placed BPSA striding past ninth placed side Mariners 5-2.

CRICKET CRI Southampton Rangers will hold training sessions on Sundays at Southampton Oval starting at 9.30 a.m. Interested players are urged to attend.

Nationals will train Thursdays and Sunday mornings (10 a.m.) at National Sports Club in preparation of the upcoming season. Any new players interested in joining the team should contact captain Neil Speight at 292-9900.

St. David's Cricket Club are holding a meeting tonight at 5.30 p.m. Anyone interested in playing are asked to attend and players should also bring light training gear.

There will be a meeting of the Devonshire Rec. Barbados tour group tomorrow night at 6.30 p.m. at Devonshire Rec.

SOCCER SOC The following players are reminded of their required presence at training sessions each Monday and Wednesday from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Saturday's from 10 a.m. to noon at the National Stadium: Under 20 squad: Paul Franco, Frank Brewster, Jr. (BAA); Phillip Tucker, Gregon Minors (St. David's); Shaki Whitter, Danial Smith (Boulevard); David Thomas, Keith Jennings, Andre Bean, Anthony Swan, Jamaul Boyles, Meiko White, Quincy Paynter (North Village); Marco Butterfield, Lamaul Crofton, John Best, Darin Minors (Somerset); Rohan Simons (Southampton); Tokia Russell, Damon Francis, Raje Shakir, Omar Shakir, Blenn Bean, McLee Smith (PHC); Aljame Zuill, Kevin Smith (Devonshire Colts).

Olympic squad: Paul Franco (BAA); Stephen Burrows (Somerset Bridge); Jamal Smith, Nakia Smith (Port Royal); Khari Sharrieff, Nathan Webb (Wolves); Devon Brangman (Devonshire Cougars); Ricardo Tucker (Dandy Town); Dwayne Adams, Kevin Jennings (North Village); Kwame Tucker, Steval Arorash, Andrew Rahman, Lamaul Crofton (Somerset); Donnie Charles (Southampton); Blenn Bean, Otis Steede, Damien Tucker (PHC); Jamal Samuels, Quincy Aberdeen, Keishon Smith, Jermel Belboda (Devonshire Colts).

BOWLING BOW Dean Lightbourn had a 757 high series and high games of 235, 254 and 268 to spearhead Pembroke Juniors to a 221 -41 victory over Social Club in recent play in the Barritt's Sportsmen's Bowling League.

Lightbourn also got solid support from team-mate Antoine Jones whose followed in both categories with second high series of 647 and a high game of 226.

Chris Leverock had a third high series of 579 and a high game of 221 but Mini Forwarders still went down to a 15-12 loss to Warwick Reds.

Clevie Harris had a 576 series to help Sparks beat Buy and Sell 16-11 with Kevin Minors leading the losers with a 576 series and 219 high game.

In the other game Young Blood slammed Warwick Whites 21-6.

Saturday's schedule: Social Club v Mini Forwarders, Warwick Reds v Pembroke Juniors, Young Blood v Sparks, Buy and Sell v Warwick Whites.