The day didn't look that great as we were leaving the house, heavy overcast that had the threat of storms but generally brighter to the south, the direction we were headed. Within about 10 miles the overcast was gone leaving bright sun and only a few clouds, better, but no wind yet. When we were atop the Sunshine Skyway, with its excellent view, we noticed only little puffs upon the mostly glassy bay. Not again!
We get to the club and it is HOT with only the slightest breeze from the NE. By the time the six boats are ready to leave the dock at 1:30 the breeze is picking up.
Here is the wind graph from the Sarasota airport. Seems to me we saw 2 or 3 knots better than this most of the time
By about 4:30 we had 4 races complete and it was time to get out of the sun. A spinnaker run is always a nice way to return to the club, especially to hop over the sandbar. We all enjoyed some shade time under the pavillion and possibly a beer or two...
Remembering the camera for the first time today, I took this one looking north just before we hit the road.
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