Well, given the weather forecast I wasn’t expecting a huge turnout, but eight boats started the first race in choppy, 3rd rig conditions. The wind was blowing almost down the lake, with a little bias to the seaward side, so we were beating from the yellow buoys to the top end and running back, twice. Well, at least we were until race 4, when a dark grey cloud blew over and brought a squall line with strong gusts coming in most directions from the north and west, as well as a good spurt of rain.. That one was cut down to a single lap and then in for an early lunch. It settled back down after that, and was back to its morning speed and direction for the afternoon’s racing. The strength of the wind was able to find all the weaknesses in the boats, and several of us had to do running repairs during the day, but gradually numbers dropped with only four boats finishing all eight races. Olly M won the day, with a tiny seven points total, but he was chased hard by Alan B with nine points, taking three wins from Olly. Many thanks to Sharon J who started us and kept the scores.
The next race in the Yachtsman Hotel Trophy series is on 11th April, but Tuesday afternoon/evening sailing starts before that on the 7th. See you all there perhaps!
Fleetwood MYPBC 