AUGUST 22, 2023 JUST ENOUGH WIND

 

AUGUST 22, 2023

JUST ENOUGH WIND

Predictions were for winds to decrease through the evening, but with 20 knot gusts. The flags were showing a good Northwesterly through the afternoon. As we left the harbor just after 5pm, there was a steady, healthy breeze across the bay. We determined the wind was coming from 245 degrees and set a line square to this direction.  We called for course Whiskey 2 and blew the 10 minute to 6  horn.

Fleet A had a clean start and made their way towards Schuyler as Fleet B followed starting 5 minutes after Fleet A.  It was an exciting Fleet B start with many boats crowding together (with no contact) at the red ball end of the line.  At Schuyler, the first Fleet A to round was Frisky followed by Flexy Flyer, Yellow Belly, Watts Moore, Aquavit, Rosie, Sticky Fingers and Odonata.  Fleet B was led by Zoop, followed by Perfect 36, Makani, Pair A Dice, Wind Goddess, Muffin, Pacific Spirit, Toad, Avatar, Nidaros, Big Mac and Simpatico.

All boats rounded Mile and ran toward Blacks as the wind seemed to be lightning a little. The first of Fleet A to finish was Frisky 41:15, followed by Flexi Flyer 42:24, Double Espresso 44:00, Yellow Belly 44:38, Aquavit 44:57, Watts Moore 46:17, Sticky Fingers 49:13, Rosie 49:41 and Odonata 56:36.  Fleet B was led by Zoop 43:19 followed by Perfect 36 45:18, Makani 47:21, Pair A Dice 49:31, Wind Goddess 50:38, Avatar 52:22, Toad 53:01, Simpatico 53:57, Big Mac 54:55, Nidaros 55:08 and Pacific Spirit 55:58.  All times elapsed and the course distance was 3.92 NM.

It was a beautiful evening on the water with just enough wind for all boats to finish the course.  As the last boats made their way to the harbor, there was a light Easterly wind just beginning to develop.

TUESDAY NIGHT SAILORS RETURNING TO HARBOR

Race QS:

The track for this evening can be reviewed at:

 https://raceqs.com/tv-beta/tv.htm#userId=1011017&divisionId=93371&updatedAt=2023-08-23T02:26:04Z&dt=2023-08-22T17:45:03-07:00..2023-08-22T19:25:37-07:00&boat=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&time=1692751840682&focus=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&rival=Makani&tab=fleet&view=follow&lat=36.953912&lon=-121.995946&tilt=7&range=593&heading=245

PHRF adjusted results

PLACE                   BOAT                     PHRF        ADJUSTED TIME

FLEET A:

1             YELLOW BELLY                    141        35:25

2             FRISKY                                    81           35:57

3             FLEXI FLYER                         96           36:07

4             WATTS MOORE                      150        36:29

5             DOUBLE ESPRESSO             99           37:31

6             STICKY FINGERS                  162        38:37

7             ROSIE                                       162        39:05

8             AQUAVIT                                 72          40:04   

9            ODONATA                                243        40:43                   

FLEET B:

1             ZOOP                                    144        33:54

2             PERFECT 36                        144        35:53

3             MAKANI                              147        37:44

4             SAILING PAIR A DICE        180        37:45

5             WIND GODDESS                168        39:39

6             BIG MAC                              222        40:24

7             SIMPATICO                         165        43:10

8             TOAD                                    150        43:13

9             AVATAR                                132        43:44

10           PACIFIC SPIRIT                   165        45:11

11           NIDAROS                             108        48:04

PLAYING BY THE RULES:

We have all agreed to follow the racing rules of sailing.  In our crowded starts, following the rules is a critical element.  It is not possible to call boats OCS (after the fact) when reviewing Race QS.  We may  establish a “Sherriff boat” to sail outside of the start line for B Fleet starts to sight  the line for OCS boats.    Monitor your radio on channel 69 for the announcement of OCS boats.

There are multiple resources to access the rules.  To see the rules online, go to these websites:  https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/ 

https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2021-2024/ 

 

You can also download the free US Sailing app for your Apple or Android phone or tablet. These apps include a digital and searchable copy of the entire rule book and are a handy quick reference.

NEXT TUESDAY IS THE LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AND IS A BARBECUE NIGHT AT THE CLUB AFTER THE RACE.  BRING YOUR BEST GRILLING FOOD!

I hope to see you sailing next Tuesday.

 

Barry Keeler

Sailing Pair A Dice