SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 PERSISTENCE THROUGH SEPTEMBER FOG

 

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

PERSISTENCE THROUGH SEPTEMBER FOG

Predictions

Predict wind: Fair with 9 knot west wind decreasing after 7pm.

Reality: Light southerly wind with pockets of light wind across the bay.

The wind was from 210 degrees, so we set a temporary mark about 300 yards to windward and with the wind already starting to dissipate at about 5:30 we called for a short course: Windward temporary mark, Blacks and finish at S/F with possible call for shortening course depending on conditions.  We blew the 10-minute horn as the fog was getting thicker. Visibility was so poor, you could not see both ends of the start line.

Fleet A got off the line in search of the temporary mark we had set. It seemed like a game of follow the leader as boats all seemed to find the mark.  The first A Fleet boat to round was Aboriginal followed by Magic, Aquavit, Yellow Belly, Sagittarius, Duet, Rosie, Interlude and Double Espresso.  B Fleet was led by Big Mac followed by Sailing Pair A Dice, New Perspective, Simpatico, Nidaros, TOAD, Perfect 36, Kicks and Wind Goddess.

As the fog intensified, we announced to shorten course to finish at Blacks.  The only way to find the mark was following your chart plotter.  Have you updated the current position of Blacks on your GPS?  Once again, it was a game of following the leader, hoping that the leader knew where the mark was.  As the wind died even more, we finally could see the mark off in the distance ahead as we slowly crept up to it.

The first A Fleet boat to cross the finish line was Aboriginal 30:16 then Aquavit 34:12,Sagittarius 36:40, Yellow Belly 37:21, Magic 41:20, Duet 42:14, Rosie 44:25 and Interlude that was moving faster (under motor ?) 44:38.  B Fleet was led by Big Mac 32:18, then Nidaros 36:48, Perfect 36 38:30, Sailing Pair A Dice 39:42, New Perspective 42:14, Simpatico 42:53, Kicks 45:51, TOAD 49:26 and Wind Goddess 55:27.  All times are elapsed the course distance was 0.76 NM.

It was an interesting evening with fog that was thicker than any I have witnessed on the bay. It was amazing to me that nearly the whole fleet that started, continued on to finish in such light wind and heavy fog. It was a prime example of PERSISTENCE THROUGH SEPTEMBER FOG.

We have a wonderful group of sailors as exemplified by the actions that took place this evening with multiple boats getting towed back into the harbor by other boats. Thanks to all of you for your assistance. 

 

 

PHRF ADJUSTED RESULTS:

PLACE                 BOAT                                   PHRF                   CORRECTED TIME

FLEET A:

1             ABORIGINAL                                    33                      29:50   

2             AQUAVIT                                           72                      33:17

3             SAGITTARIUS                                  120                       35:09

4             YELLOW BELLY                              141                       35:33

5             MAGIC                                               141                       39:33

6             DUET                                                  141                       40:27

7             ROSIE                                                 162                       44:25

8             INTERLUDE                                      141                       42:51

FLEET B:

1             BIG MAC                                            222                       29:29

2             NIDAROS                                           118                       35:18

3             PERFECT 36                                       144                       36:40

4             SAILING PAIR A DICE                     180                       37:24

5             NEW PERSPECTIVE                        144                       40:24

6             SIMPATICO                                       165                       40:47

7             KICKS                                                180                       43:34

8             TOAD                                                 150                       47:32

9             WIND GODDESS                              168                       53:18

RACE QS:

The track for this evening can be reviewed at:

https://raceqs.com/tv-beta/tv.htm#userId=1011017&divisionId=102305&updatedAt=2024-09-04T02:19:30Z&dt=2024-09-03T17:45:04-07:00..2024-09-03T19:15:41-07:00&boat=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&time=1725414927280&focus=SAILING%20PAIR%20A%20DICE&rival=Perf36&tab=match&view=follow&lat=36.947917&lon=-121.981968&tilt=2&range=1217&heading=206

JACK AND JILL REGATTA:

This is always a fun regatta, check it out get, crew and  enter.

Match • Bring a Friend

Saturday Sept. 28, 2024  Mixed Gender Divisions DH/ Family/Friends Doubles 

Spinnaker/Jib & Main 

Register online: www.scyc.org/regattas Contact Sydnie Moore (831) 234-6809  sydniemoore@gmail.c

 

I hope to see you sailing next Tuesday, hopefully without the fog!

Barry Keeler

Sailing Pair A Dice