Tuesday 7/28 Race Results

Although the winds were near perfect the direction presented a challenge, out of the west. This makes the first leg to mark 1 a close reach. The challenge was to get a good start and try and get mark room. Then it was down wind to mark 2 to port, a beam reach to mark 3 to port and then a windward leg to the finish. There was enough wind, 6-8, that an additional leg was added. From mark 3 it was windward to the green start mark to starboard, downwind to mark 4 and then a windward finish.

Unfortunately, there were multiple casualties. Bob Schuster suffered a dismasting which caused deck damage and he had to retire after only three heats. Rick Lawler discovered that he was taking on water so much so that he had to empty after each race. He then suffered servo failure and did not race the last three heats. Bob G also suffered servo damage due to water and was unable to race the last three heats. Not a great way to enjoy an otherwise beautiful sailing evening.

I would like to correct an oversight on my part and acknowledge the strong finish by Larry Ward in the Silver Fleet last Saturday. He finished the day with 7 first place finishes to win the day which cemented his position as number one in the Spring Series. Well done Larry!