Forecast was from 12-16 knots from the SW. Melissa and I discussed what sails to put up and in the end we decided on the full racing main and the #2 genoa. Once out on the water, we determined that this was a great combination because we needed the sail area to punch through the waves.
We turned the motor off and sailed to the start line, but found we could only make 3 knots into the waves from the SW. The first start warning signals had started and the GPS said that we were 12 minutes from the start, so I got the motor going again so we could get there. Turned the motor off when our start sequence was going, and we were still going to be late by a couple of minutes!
Our start happened and 5 boats were over early, so the race committee did a general recall. We all cheered; I have never been happy when a general recall happens, but we were elated, and nailed the next start on port tack on the pin end.
On a starboard tack, we had to pound into the waves, so we cracked off the sheets slightly for more power.
Winds did lighten, so we were glad on our sail selection.
There was definately more wind offshore, but also more waves.
We finished just behind Fly Buoy who crossed us on starboard tack at the finish line.
We finished fourth on corrected time.
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| Tina on the helm on the way back in |
Trip Odometer: 10.00 miles
Avg Speed: 4.0 knots
Moving Time: 02:30::00
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