Larry turns 75, final day of the spring regatta

The day started with a birthday celebration for Larry huntington's 75th birthday, before leaving the dock for the final day of racing.  Motoring out to the rendezvous position, welcomed by a shifting breeze which would tease us for the better part of the day. Finally settling near North, we sailed one race and had no time for more. On the way in the fog cleared and the wind strengthened. Such is life. Great weekend, Bermuda race Friday.

Saturday's racing for us was outside, while the Classics sailed north of Gould Island.  We had 8-12 knots from the WSW. windward-leeward courses. Occasionally exciting as we were on the same course with the much bigger, much faster boats, Above is an example, RAN is overtaking us going at least 15 knots, we are sailing 8.5 knots. Gauging crossings with boats that accelerate so quickly is almost impossible. Great sailing, the fleets leave no room for error.
    Below our race committee, thanks for a great day on the water. Of course the dinner Saturday night under the tent at Harbour Court, is the social event of the weekend.

Round the Island Race

 

Milling about smartly, was how the day began. The race committee was able to start us after a brief delay, waiting for the wind to fill. Some how the round the island race pleases me; There are some tides and wind to play, along with obstacles.

We were able to keep the boat going at or near her polars, so we may have done well; I really have no idea.

The buoy racing the next two days I find less interesting in handicap racing. Level racing is another story. The sun came out as we hit the dock after racing was done for the day.

NEW YORK YACHT CLUB SPRING REGATTA 2010

Today is the round the island race, followed by the NYYC spring regatta saturday and sunday. The start of the Bermuda race is one week away. All the boats are in Newport, This event has become a huge meet and greet.
     Abby Sunderland has been rescued from the Indian Ocean after having been dismasted, the details of which will filter out with time. While I would not have ever sent one of my children off on this adventure, I do not have a strong opinion about whether her family acted in her best interests. To follow Abby's blog click HERE.