The warm weather had returned and with a F2-3 from the south, conditions were looking promising for a good evenings sailing. However, this hadn’t persuaded many from making the trip and so it was a small but keen fleet that ventured out.
Despite LW scheduled for 19.39, there was little evidence of the ebb tide slacking as race one started. Phil must have been studying his ‘Sailing in tides’ book as he judged his beat out to the windward mark to perfection on both laps. Abby, sailing the 700 managed to on the first lap. Laser Dave and Vareo Richard weren’t quite so good, taking a few tacks on both laps to round the windward mark.
The wind by this time had eased somewhat making the task more challenging. Abby led the fleet over the line with Phil close behind. Some way back were Dave and Richard. Phil scored a comfortable win on corrected time with Dave second.
Race two and still a noticeable ebb tide flowing and now a F1-2. Everyone stayed inshore as long as they could before heading out to the windward mark. Abby and Phil rounding in one shot, Dave took two attempts. Thankfully the race team took pity on us and shortened the course after one lap! Dave managed to stay close enough to win on handicap with Phil second.
Thanks to Steve and Ed for managing the evening racing. Lorna had kindly prep’ed supper so on returning to shore we had the choice of Lasagne or pasties.
Full results on the club site
http://www.gygsc.org.uk/Results/2026/2026Thursday.htm
More pictures on the club Flickr site – https://www.flickr.com/photos/gygsc/albums/with/72177720333188767