Race 7 was scheduled as a “make-up” should we not be able to run six successful races in the regular series to permit a throw-out of each boat’s worst performance. This year we had six completed races but had not celebrated the series with a BBQ as tradition dictates. As the RC tends to loiter around the Boat Haven Friday evenings (needs to get a life) we went out for a race. The only ingredient missing was the wind. Occasionally a 2.5 kt breeze would spring up (with gusts to 3) but never from the same direction. So the RC spent an hour frustrated and fretting while the fleet patiently used the time to socialize and bond. One boat reported being able to sail completely round the committee boat – but didn’t mention if it was all on the same tack.
Not wanting to be late for the BBQ, as is usual for the RC, the race was called around 18:50. Ironically, as the N flag was raised the wind filled in solidly from the NW. Too late for a race but at least it helped everyone get back to their moorage in time for the party. Thanks to Steve, Dean and Tulip it was great.
The Race Committee would like to congratulate the series winners and thank everyone for not noticing (or at least not commenting upon) the occasional confusion and errors by the RC.
NOTICE:- The Dog Days races have been moved from Fridays to Wednesday and merged with the Ed Barcott series. There will not be any regular RC support or recording of results.
The next regular series (the Fall Nightcap) starts Sunday September 18 th at 13:00.
NOTICE, NOTICE:- Don’t forget the Bush Point distance race this Saturday, July 30 th., Noon start from City Dock, report your own finish time.
ALSO:- The Ted Pike Memorial Race August 20 th. at Noon (details to follow, but it involves a Keg of Rum).
AND:- The Thunderbird Regional Regatta September 3 – 4.