OCTOBER 15, 2024 TYPICAL TUESDAY

 

OCTOBER 15, 2024

TYPICAL TUESDAY

Predictions were for a light wind for the evening.  At least there was a fog bank developing in Aptos which is usually a precursor for a developing Easterly.  As boats filed out of the harbor,  the Easterly developed for conditions very similar to last Tuesday.  The wind was coming from 80 degrees and, like  last week, was about 10 knots. A course was  set  similar to last  week: Start> Blacks >offset mark>SF>Blacks>offset mark> Finish at S/F.  Ultimately,   the course was shortened for B Fleet to once around as A Fleet struggled to finish in diminishing winds.  It was understandable that several boats in each fleet retired and headed for the harbor.  

At the finish, A Fleet was led by Aboriginal 49:14 then Yellow Belly 54:45, Sagittarius (OCS at the start) 55:14, Double Espresso 60:22 and Rosie 1:05:01.  B Fleet, sailing once around the course was led by Sailing Pair A Dice 36:33 then Zoop 38:40,  Animal House 45:35, TOAD 45:56 and Pacific Spirit 47:31.  All times are elapsed  and the course distance was 2.34 NM for Fleet A  and 1.17NM for fleet B.

With predictions for a light breeze and the Easterly coming up for start time and going lighter as the evening progressed, it turned out to be just another typical Tuesday.

  

 PHRF ADJUSTED RESULTS

PLACE                 BOAT                                                   PHRF                   CORRECTED TIME

FLEET A:

1                             ABORIGINAL                                   33                          47:57

2                             YELLOW BELLY                             141                       49:15

3                             SAGITTARIUS  (OCS)                    120                       50:33                  

4                             DOUBLE ESPRESSO                      99                          56:30

5                             ROSIE                                               162                       58:42

FLEET B:

1                             SAILING  PAIR A DICE                  180                       33:00

2                             ZOOP                                                144                       35:51

3                             TOAD                                               150                       43:05

4                             ANIMAL HOUSE                            96                          43:43

5                             PACIFIC SPIRIT                             165                       44:18                 

Race Qs;

The track for this evening can be reviewed at:

https://raceqs.com/tv-beta/tv.htm#userId=1070848&divisionId=103435&updatedAt=2024-10-16T01:55:06Z&dt=2024-10-15T17:20:22-07:00..2024-10-15T18:54:57-07:00&boat=Double%20espresso&time=1729038043104&focus=Double%20espresso&rival=TOAD&tab=fleet&view=auto

OCS!?

There is no doubt that one of the most exciting parts of racing is the start.  You want to be right on the start line at the preferred end of the line, at speed and right on time.  This is the desired goal for a good start in addition to getting clear air.  Sometimes, best laid plans do not play out as desired.  Sometimes, you will end up OCS: On Course Side.  It is inspirational for me when I see Fleet A boats that are OCS as they turn back to dip the line for a proper start.  Tuesdays are  a great way to practice starts and to get your timing right for a proper start.  If you are OCS at the start and  do not return to dip the line, you may see OCS on the score sheet or  your boat will not be listed in the results.

Pray for wind next week!

Barry Keeler

Sailing Pair A Dice