Marama and Akala cross the race two finish line

© Roger Dundas Mercedes IV takes out the Classic Yacht Association 2024/2025 Summer Series on Port Phillip
The eight race series title was a last race, down to the wire, close run thing. On Mercedes IV's heels, point score wise, were the Arthur Robb designed, Akala, a multiple Sydney to Hobart contender and the New Zealander, Marama, designed by Alan Wright.