Solstice Race- All crew present expect Mike and Derek. Andy joined us and did foredeck. Race postponed due to no wind. Course was around Ransford and Peddocks. At start, decided to go through West Gut when half the fleet went through Hull Gut. The wind shifted 180 degrees at Ransford. Our spinnaker was up and spins were coming at us. Confused wind through Hull Gut. Race was shortened (didn't have to round Peddocks).
Race committee's commentary:
Class A had a course of Ransford, Georges Island, and Peddocks Island. Class B and C had a course of Ransford and Peddocks. Class F and G had a course of Peddocks twice around. The race provided competitors a hard decision on which way to go around with some boats choosing to go out throught West Gut on the Westerly Wind and others choosing to go out Hull Gut on the developing sea breeze. Boats that chose to go out West Gut were able to stay in the strong westerly and by the time they got out to Georges Island were able to pick up a more developed sea breeze. Needless to say, West Gut was the way to go.
Class A had a course of Ransford, Georges Island, and Peddocks Island. Class B and C had a course of Ransford and Peddocks. Class F and G had a course of Peddocks twice around. The race provided competitors a hard decision on which way to go around with some boats choosing to go out throught West Gut on the Westerly Wind and others choosing to go out Hull Gut on the developing sea breeze. Boats that chose to go out West Gut were able to stay in the strong westerly and by the time they got out to Georges Island were able to pick up a more developed sea breeze. Needless to say, West Gut was the way to go.
Finished with a bullet and with corrected time got first place!!
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