MARCH 25, 2025 FINALLY SAILING, BUT IN THE FOG

 

MARCH 25,2025

FINALLY SAILING, BUT IN THE FOG

I got to the harbor early in the afternoon with clear conditions and plenty of wind in the 12-15 knot range.  Predictions were for the wind to die as the evening progressed.  As we left the harbor at 5pm the fog had set in limiting our visibility to about 200 yards.  This added to the chill in the air, but of more concern was that the wind, as predicted, was decreasing and changing directions constantly.  When we first got to the start area, the direction had the wind coming from 250.  We set a start line mark square to this direction but by the time of the start the wind had changed almost 90 degrees coming from the south. The change in direction was just one of our problems as the wind strength was constantly changing ranging from 4 knots to 9 knots. How do you call  a race  in these conditions?  We called for a course from the start line at S/F to finish at Gov with the finish line being an extension of the line from Jetty Light house through Gov.  We blew the “10 minute horn” at 5:50 and 3 boats started in A Fleet at 5:55. Most of the boats started in B Fleet.

At the finish. Fleet A was  led by Sagittarius 13:09, then Tusitala 14:04, Good Timin' ~16:46 and Rosie 23:03. Fleet B was led by Zoop 11:08, then Avatar 12:21, Perfect 36 12:58, Nidaros 13:45.Sailing  Pair A Dice 15:59, Big  Mac 16:56,  Pacific Spirit 17:48, Josie 21:45 and Wind Goddess 21:51.  All times are elapsed and the course length was 0.73NM.

After not being able to sail for the last two Tuesdays, it was awesome to be able to finally sail even if in the fog. The icing on the cake was the awesome Barbecue we had after the race!

SAILING IN THE FOG

  

PHRF CORRECTED RESULTS:

PLACE                 BOAT                                   PHRF                   CORRECTED TIME

FLEET A:

1                             SAGITTARIUS                  120                       11:41

2                             TUSITALA                          92                        12:54

3                              GOOD TIMIN'                    141                      15:03    

4                             ROSIE                                 162                       21:04

FLEET B:

1                             ZOOP                                  144                        9:24

2                             AVATAR                              132                      10:44

3                             PERFECT 36                      144                       11:12

4                             NIDAROS                          108                       12:19

5                             SAILING PAIR A DICE     180                      13:46

6                             BIG MAC                            222                      14:14

7                             PACIFIC SPIRIT                 165                      15:47

8                             JOSIE                                   243                      18:47

9                             WIND GODDESS               165                       19:48

A REMINDER:

It is important for B Fleet to stay clear of the start line when A Fleet is starting.  The last thing any sailor wants in a race is an obstruction on the line for the start.

 

A lot of things fly under the radar and do not get noticed.  This last weekend was work day at the club and many people showed up to help.  I played a minor role in refurbishing the barbecue on the lower deck. Leading in the BBQ project was Mike Gross who took all of the working parts home and spent hours welding and cleaning  the parts to make the BBQ look and work like new.  He also spent time cleaning the stainless steel parts around  the grill.  Notice the stainless steel chain for lowering and raising the grill.  It has never been cleaner.   Thank you Mike for all of your hard work  and thanks to everyone that showed up to keep the club in pristine condition!

Barry Keeler

Sailing Pair A Dice