What a beautiful fall night for the annual end of season Pumpkin Race. The four boats in the fleet was pleased to see that there was wind form the south as they tied their light sticks to their booms. An a mark was set with a flashing light to the west of Middle Island with the lighted C mark and committee boat just to the south of Turtle Island.
The first race was an SACAF with a pretty tight start. The Pawtuckaway winds proved challenging with big holes 90 degree wind shifts and varying speeds. Jon stayed clean and clear at the start and kept his lead while Craig, John and Jim traded places back and forth.
The second race an SACF was very similar with Jon dominating and the others trading places.
Race three, an SAF, was a bit tighter with all boats trading places at some point. Craig bringing up the rear on the downwind leg decided to adjust the position of the A mark.
Race four we sailed another SACF. with continued tight racing.
With it getting pretty dark we decided to hold a fifth race, a short SAF. Again boats were back and forth on the unpredictable beat to windward.
What a great way to end the season.
Results are:
Jon; 1,1,1,3,3=9
John; 3,2,3,1,1=10
Jim; 4,3,2,2,2=13
Craig; 2,4,4,4,4=18
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