Skippers meeting 10am, we had 13 boats from four classes; only one boat from my fleet.
Had to get gas because I left the vent open on the gas can in the cockpit in the sun, and it evaporated. Not much wind (<2 knots from the south). Full bolt rope main and light #1, single handed. Course was mark #1 to mark #9, off to mark X (2.8 miles west), Ajax weather buoy, and finish at #9.
Wind was at the 4 to 6 knot range before the start, but quickly diminished. It took me 45 minutes to get from #1 to #9 (1/2 mile). For the next 90 minutes, barely moved at all, did not even make it to mark #4! (see track).
After nobody made it to mark X two hours after the gun, I hoisted a spinnaker and headed back. Not even enough wind to fly it.
The race committee shortened the course to mark X only, EVEN AFTER THE 2 HOURS. The race should have been abandoned as this was clearly stated in the skipper's meeting.
Did not want to stay out there. Saw the fleet come in over two hours later.
Trip Odometer: 7.44 miles
Moving Avg: 2.4 knots (included motor out/in)
Moving Time: 03:04:31
Stopped Time: 01:05:23 (PAINFULL!)
Google Earth track: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12535935/Still%20Time/2012/20120610.kmz
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