5 Races held from GRSC on Botany Bay today in a 10 to 25kt gusty westerly to south westerly.
Conditions were tricky... Big (up to 1m) Long Ocean Swell was coming in from the heads heading W which was met by half metre wind driven chop heading E made for some tough rides that meant a lot of people ended up getting wet at least once!
Races were run very well thanks to the start boat crew and I think ever body was happy with the choice of 2 lap races.
As always the starts were critical!
A good start gave you options... Will extending his first leg lead meant he could tack onto Port and safely pass in front of me... as did Matt moments later.
Dowwind took commitment... after Sail Melb & Competting in Europe, Will had heaps on offer
As did Matt & Dave
But it was VERY easy to get over balanced as everyone from 3rd back could attest! Dave recovered from this angle!
On the second lap the leaders had gotten away but Dave missed his lay-line giving him the opportunity to show me his sail... and how to tack properly. Thanks Mate.
We didn't have the water to ourselves... the 29ers were on our course and occasionally gave way. I dipped on Starboard just because it was easier and I wasn't sure if they saw me through the rig... or understood how fast I was going to catch them!
But I went above the next boat... nice to see the 2 person crew fully hicked out!
Some of us gybed better than others...
Getting a bit wet here... but I made it out dry!
There is a start video here... 360 mode best viewed on a phone! I'm working on a race edit soon.
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Conditions looked pretty nice out there.
Henry AUS 105
BerowneAUS123
Roger AUS 303
Nick AUS537 tried a spot of tandem sailing... badly
Matt "1"
