Two races today. A front went through with wind out of the north 12-15, with gusts up to 20.
Most of the days excitement was at the ramp. There is only enough dock space for 2 boats. Splash and Dash was the order for the day but it did not quite work out that way. Big THANK YOU to the RC for waiting for us all to get out to the course for the first start.
Race 1 WLWL:
Dad got a great start near the boat - sent the blue boat to the right. Wind blowing about 15. I played the main while Dad 2 handed the helm. Not much chop so you could pinch some. Blue boat we sent right - that launched him to 100 yard lead. Not much changing of places as we battled through some big gusts. Blue boat 1st, Ron 2nd, Al/Jeff 3rd and we were 4th. Judy and Dean did alright considering this was only the 2nd time she had been on a Flying Scot.
Race 2 WLWLW:
Wind settled down to 12. We had a bad start but were able to tack immediatly to the right. For a while it look like we were launched until a slight left shift came in, top 4 rounded close. Al, Ron, us, Blue. Blue boat wiped out jybing in a puff but did not tip over. Dad and I watched Al and Ron battle for the next few legs. Finish: Al, Ron, us , Blue boat was 5th.
Hung out at the boats and had a beverage or 2 talking about the days events. Dinner at the club then off to Al's hotel room to watch the Rays game. Dad and I left around 9:30 to go back to are room and bed - guess we made the right call.
One race planned for Sunday - cold 53 out, wind is supposed to be down around 9.
Good luck to the Flying Scots in the Dory Drake.
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