Tuesday, September 29 was probably the lightest-air set of races that we sailed all year. What wind WAS present was from the West- ugh. Then, for the only time (so far!) this season, a Heat was abandoned for lack of wind, AND a 10-minute "hold" after Heat 2- again for lack of wind.

Finally, we cut our course length (to one that really was too short - GW- Bob Swan-Yellow- Finish G/W), and thankfully only used that extremely short course for Heats 3 and 4. For Heats 5-6, the winds filled in, at a rip-roaring 1-2 MPH, to allow for 6 races in total, and a discard. And, the rain held off until after the evening's program was over, and all sailors had left.

Both Gold and Silver Fleet started together, since there were only 2 Silver Fleet competitors.

In Gold Fleet- Rick Lawler and Mike Wyatt sailed to a points tie- each with 3 wins, and 2 seconds after the discard. In the case of such a tie, the Rules say the boat that finished ahead of the other in the last race is the winner- so Rick Lawler won the night, stretching out his lead in the Series to 7 points after 19 dates.

In Silver, Brad Ferrell again ran away with the honors, ahead of Bob Kalman, with just two boats sailing. It is very disappointing that the Silver Fleet sailors have been not showing up in more numbers for the racing. Yes- we often have light air for Tuesdays, and yes, there is a pandemic. But the club observes all coronavirus protocols, and no one in WRMYC has yet (that we know of) contracted the disease, certainly no one has from racing with the club. You cannot improve if you sail from at home on the couch!

Next: Saturday Oct. 3- WRMYC Open Sailing/ Open House. 10:30 AM. This is fun racing (no scores kept) for Soling 1 Meters, Micro Magics, and Open 1meter boats. It is a great opportunity for Members to work on their tuning, try other boats, and practice starts.

The public is invited to come out and try radio sailing for this, the last Open Sail of 2020!!