It figures...after several weeks of weather where every day had a high at least in the 60s, we got a cold, wet day to start the 2009 season off. At least we had a decent breeze.
We had three sailors the first week and welcome back Craig after a several year hiatus. We got out right on time with marks set for a 6:00 start and got the three boats ready to go. We set an AC course to the North of Middle Island with A set to the east as the wind was coming out of North channel.
As we went to start, Jim put down his rudder and snapped the top off of it holding the tiller in his hand. He managed to limp his way back the the committee boat and Craig and John started the first race, a single lap SACF. Craig easily took the first race while John struggled to get off the line.
The second race was a two lap SACACF and started with a great tacking dual in pre-race maneuvers. John was able to get out in front this time and stayed there for the remainder of the race.
John handed his boat over to Jim for the third race. Jim and Craig started a third race pretty tight, another SACACF. Craig had a good lead at the first C rounding and but lost it somewhere after tacking wide. Jimmy was able to get out front for the win.
Pulling into the dock, John noticed his rudder was splitting as well.
Thanks to Dee for a great enchilada casserole to warm us up on a cold day. It went great with our Dos Equis.
Results are:
Craig:1,2,2=5
John:2,1,DNS=6
Jim:DNS,DNS,1=7
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