DECEMBER 6, 2022
BOBBING TO RETIREMENT
When I got to the harbor at about 1 o’clock I was encouraged
to see a healthy Easterly showing on the flags.
It was no surprise to see the flags go limp (as is the routine) as we
approached the start time for the race.
As we left the harbor, we were impressed with the beauty of the
spectacular display of clouds around the bay.
We approached the start area around GOV where the water was incredibly
glassy looking more like a pond than an ocean.
For over 10 minutes we waited with not a ripple showing on the
water. As boats left the harbor and
approached the start area, they seemed to bring a very light breeze with
them. We set a line square to this hint
of a breeze and called for a short course from the start line to SC2 and finish
at the line from wharf end to Gov. We
blew a horn at 2:55 for a one fleet start at 3pm and as usual, the horn was a
signal to the wind gods to go back to sleep.
Despite the vagaries of the whisper-less wind, several boats
accomplished good starts and started drifting slowly toward SC2. Though we had close to a dozen boats sailing
only 3 boats finished the very short course.
The first to the finish line was Yellow Belly 17:33 followed by Aquavit
24:44 and New Wave 27:36. Times are elapsed, and the course length was 0.35 NM.
Though it was a beautiful display of nature on the bay, the
wind did not cooperate. This resulted in
multiple boats drifting in erratic courses as most of the boats ultimately
retired. Most of us were just bobbing
around until we retired.
PHRF ADJUSTED RESULTS:
PLACE BOAT ADJUSTED
TIME
1 YELLOW
BELLY 16:43
2 AQUAVIT 24:18
3 NEW WAVE 27:01
RACE QS:
To see the track of this exciting race you can view the
track here:
RULES AND
RESPECT:
Tuesday
sailing is a developmental series for us all to improve our sailing, racing and
learning the rules. We have a wide gamut
of sailors in our group, from beginning sailors/racers to world class sailors.
I take issue when someone says “it’s just Tuesday sailing” indicating we don’t
need to follow the rules. By signing up for this series, you have agreed to
follow the racing rules of sailing.
While not all of us know the rules as well as others, there are some things
that we all know. Being blatantly OCS at
the start or brushing up against a mark or not rounding a mark without exonerating
or correcting are just several examples. With our relaxed situation on Tuesdays,
relying on RACE QS for tracking boats, the door is open for people to not
follow the rules. After a major
infraction and no exoneration, I believe it is only appropriate to retire from
the race. You may continue to sail, but just
don’t cross the finish line. Always
remember, if you race and do well in a race, if you have not gained the respect
of your competitors, you have not really won anything.
HOLIDAY
HOURS:
The club will
be closed from December 19 until New Years Eve.
The club will be open (serving food and drinks) for next Tuesday 12/13
after the race. There will be no “club
services” for 12/20 or 12/27, though we could use the barbecue for these days
if there is interest and weather permitting.
Let me know after the race next Tuesday what you want to do. If there is
interest, we could have a potluck barbecue on the two nights that the club is
closed.
See you next
Tuesday.
Barry Keeler
Sailing Pair
A Dice
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