I didn't venture out for this year's Opening Day. I cancelled crew a day ahead because I didn't want to risk my engine in the Harbor's Sargasso Sea. The next day, the Club cancelled it anyways. But it had to be re-sailed because it figures into our Fleet's championship tally.
Today was the day. 5 knots of wind. 14 boats sailed a 4.7nm course. Biggest challenge in the light winds was keeping under-powered boats moving through post storm chop bouncing off the breakwater.
Had a great start. Immediately luffed a boat up to clear our air, and the race was on.
By the end of the 3rd leg, all of the boats behind us were on the horizon. Finished 6th on corrected time and I think that was our elapsed time finish too.
Very satisfying.
Today was the day. 5 knots of wind. 14 boats sailed a 4.7nm course. Biggest challenge in the light winds was keeping under-powered boats moving through post storm chop bouncing off the breakwater.
Had a great start. Immediately luffed a boat up to clear our air, and the race was on.By the end of the 3rd leg, all of the boats behind us were on the horizon. Finished 6th on corrected time and I think that was our elapsed time finish too.
Very satisfying.
O...wish i coulf leave the office for a sail...
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