In this life, patience and persistence are frequently rewarded in the end – whether it be in the stock market (at least one hopes), in watching Michigan’s struggling offence, or in waiting for wind at Lake Eustis. And so it was with our club racing this past weekend.
On Saturday, the lake was pure glass and racing was cancelled entirely. On Sunday, things looked more promising and six Scots departed from the dock only to see the ripples on the water grow flat and the breeze fade away. The Committee Boat set one mark but soon sounded its horn and flew first the postponement flag and then the N and H flags, signaling “Races are Abandoned; Further Signals Ashore.”
Patience and persistence paid off, though, when a light wind filled in and the Race Committee announced a 1:30 start for the races abandoned earlier in the day. Although several of us were unable to stay, three Scots sailed and completed two races. The first was favored with a steady light breeze but the second was sailed in a dying breeze. Both were sailed to a downwind finish with the Scots crossing the line in the same order each time: Chris Erichsen, sailing on 5339 with Jim McIntyre, finishing first, followed by Randy Boekema and Joe Lobato on Randy’s 5697 in second and Francois Simon flying solo aboard 3362 in third. Rounding out the results was Dave Asaibene who was awarded an automatic third place for handling chase boat duty instead of sailing.
Our next racing weekend is October 11 and 12, when we continue our Keenan series. The weather and breezes will keep getting better as we get into the fall (given some patience and persistence) and I predict great racing that weekend. Hope to see everyone there.
George
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