Ahoy CMYC Sailing Club Members. I had the pleasure of filling in for Russell  today as Race Officer and had the very capable assistance of Dayele Hobson, which made running the event most enjoyable.

With the wind forecast to be 17km/h SW wind all day, we set a simple triangular course with all marks to port in an effort to get the action close to the sailors.  The start line was outside Mark3 and the finish line was outside Mark 1. i.e. separate start and finish lines. The objective was to have 3 good length beats and from the feedback from the skippers seemed to be  well received, one even describing it as novel.   Some others forgot how to count, but that’s understandable considering their advanced years..

The day was programmed with the 1.2.3 fleets start with the fastest group away first and the groups staying the same all day.   With the long beats there did not seem to be the usual congestion at rounding marks.  Congratulations to the usual suspects who achieved podium positions  with Allen Andersen coming a creditable 4th.

The unlucky award would have to go to Mark who dropped his boat while preparing to launch.   The boat landed on the rudder and snapped the bottom rudder swivel connection so his day was over before it began.

Thanks to everyone who chipped after the racing helping tidy things up and putting gear away.  Much appreciated.  Because the wind had a bite to it, we called the day off after 6 heats so we could warm up out of the wind with hot beverages and delicious biscuits.

Glen Church (PRO). Principal Race Officer