Tampa has a buzz....

October 9, 2010
Saturday, first day of racing, one race....

Excellent morning for land sports. Virgina/Carolina friends gathered for a bike ride, no wind, pleasant temps. Skipper's meeting (which Amy missed!) at 10:30 am, a very civilzed time. Some very adventurous souls attempted a go at some early practice, there actually was a slight breeze early...
Andy bought a new fishing pole instead.
Dave and I were able to outfit the boat with our NEW SHEETS! Dave surprised me with new jib and spin sheets which I am very happy with, they make my job(s) much easier. He gifted himself with a new main sheet. We donned the newest sails we have, and after a postponement and some chit chat about whether it was a sucker breeze or not, off we went!

Couldn't believe the start. Hard to manage the upwind, we were with the top group, though, but that could have changed at any moment. Difficult to watch the windward mark rounding. Current was a factor - who would have guessed? Downwind...ugly. Back upwind for a shortened course finish - ouch. That's all we have to say about the subject.

Fortunately, liberally poured drinks, ample keggage and filling dinner and dessert help to erase the thoughts of the day. Did we mention a wine tasting? Oh, boy, could be trouble, avoided that. Beer and Bloody Marys are much more our speed.
Back to the liberally poured drinks-Team Tampa has a buzz....