The first race of the new season. Light winds from the West-South-West. Sapristi as committee boat with Sid in control, ably assisted by his daughterand Mike. But some boats were already racing to the start, but a great total of8 boats on the course. Z80 with only 3 minutes to spare after stepping their mast– very impressive Russ and Martyn.
So, course set from the line to PSC (port)-Naomi House(stbd)- PSC (port) – Line A. Who could remember line A!!!! So a slight bias on the line with Z74 approaching from the windward side – hoping to having a good transit for the start!!! Nice work Tom and team – a great lead at the start due to being on the line!!! Z74 extended through the race, but behind was a different issue – lots of place swapping on the first beat, with Z75 just sneaking in before Z79, Z78 and Z80! The hoist – had all the system been rigged right? – no quite on Z75 – but hopefully none saw. Z79 took advantage to take second place at the leeward mark in front of Z75. Z80 squeezed inside Z78 at the mark in a tight battle for fourth. The race continued with Z75 managing to secure second place on the beat followed by Z79, Z80 and Z78. Z54, Z77 and Z70 followed up behind.
Only for Julian to drop his hat in the water!!!
