Top-of-'A' Rig conditions sustained a fleet of six boats for nine races.
Course:- 3/ Yx - 7 - (Yx-4-7) x 2 - Ys - 1 - 4/8.
Plenty of rig trimming on and off the water kept helms busy, as did
the more than occasional gusts across the lake.
The leg from 4 to 7 provided some entertaining tactics.
An enjoyable, tangle-free sailing session was had by all, including
interested supporters.
I am indebted to Roger for providing the score sheet, course and commentary:
A stiff breeze and threatening clouds welcomed nine sailors to the lake including a debut performance from Nick Tattersall sailing one of Chris’s boats (00). The wind was primarily SSW, but in the gusts would sometimes veer 40-50°. The start line between a laid mark and 2 gave a good beat to the pink mark and then a short fetch or sometimes a reach to a laid mark inshore. After that it was a hairy run or broad reach to the new bright yellow mark before reaching out to 1 and another lap of the rectangular course. The finish line was between 4 and 8. Julyan made his A Rig work well while everyone else was easing sheets or simply hanging on in the gusts with the A+. The rain mostly stayed away but it was day for wrapping up warm. A good morning was had by all.
Best wishes,
Bruce
I am currently confined in a boat off Inverie and am indebted to Roger for the scoresheet, commentary and course details.
A breezy but, at first, chilly morning greeted eleven sailors for a spirited set of nine races. The wind direction was between N and E and everything in between. Chris set an excellent start line with an orange and black laid mark acting as the windward mark just off the jetty. Then it was round the big orange buoy before heading back to the outer distance mark and another lap with the finishing beat taking the fleet to a finish line between the windward mark and 3. The ODM was replaced by 7 as a mark of the course after the first race. The beat from 7 to the windward mark presented plenty of challenges and the opportunity to throw away places at will. Altogether a very satisfactory morning in the fresh air.
Best wishes,
Bruce
