Weds Night Series 1 Race 3

We started the night with a delay. There wasn't any wind and the RC was concerned about thunderstorms. Finally a 5kt SE breeze filled. The course was from the lighthouse to T and back. The tide was rushing in.

Our pre-race plan was to start at the weather end and protect the right, tack away into shallow water and current relief. We lingered up current in a barging position assuming the fleet would be late and we could slip in, ala Mark May. At the last minute Bob suggested a dip start just to leeward of the committee boat. It was a great call. There was more wind at the pin with a left shift.

For Sail was the first boat to tack, we were second. We were higher and faster. I don't know why, but I'll take it. When we got to the Starboard layline we decided to go past Slice, a mistake, we were all over stood. This let Cow back into the race. After the rounding we gybed our way down the right side of the course. The wind was a little lighter but we were in favorable current.

Cow gybe out early, made some gains and crossed us just before the finish. We kept our time and ended up third.

Rig tension: I added 2.5 turns to the head-stay. I still haven't measured it. Otherwise the rig is still at base 36/33.

Crew

Jack Buzzi
Chris
Neil
Laura
Bob
Eric O
Craig
Charlotte
me