Following the past two weeks where the wind conditions were at either end of un-raceable, this week’s forecast was unexciting with weak winds that were very variable in direction.
The actual wind appeared to be a little North of West and the RC left to set a temporary mark downwind of Y. On leaving the breakwater it was obvious the wind shadows to Port were the stronger so the leeward mark was set about ¾ of a mile downwind of Indian Point. With the rapidly changing wind direction it took a while of chasing to and fro to get the mark downwind of I. Eventually we settled on an average. The good thing was that the wind was building up to 3 – 4 kts during this time.
Due to the time spent setting L, the S/F line was set too hurriedly and combined with a wind shift ended up heavily boat end favored for the first start. The wind shift was assumed to be as temporary as those preceding it and the starting sequence was allowed to continue. This generated congestion and wild, close quarter, maneuvering right at the bow of the CB. While this was exciting to observe, it was only through the skill of the crews and a bit of good luck that there was no damage or injury. The CB pulled anchor and re-positioned immediately after the start.
The wind built to about 6 – 8 kts during the first race and remained there for most of the afternoon. The wind direction was not so well behaved and continued to oscillate by 20° or more.
Soon after the last boat finished the course, the start sequence for the next race began. It was taking a pretty consistent ¾ hr. from the Alert Signal to the finish of the last boat. That was not to last, halfway down the downwind leg of the fourth race the wind began to peter out and on the leg to the finish it slowly veered by about 40°.
All-in-all it was a great afternoon’s sailing. A good turnout, four races, reasonable wind, and the sun put in an appearance too.
This week we were joined by the PHRF fleet (they had been promised a separate start and a longer course). Most of the fleet appeared in virtual form (for valid reasons). Sir Isaac was the sole PHRF representative present. She started with (just after) the t-birds and sailed the same course. As John was single-handing (and, of course, NFS) she put in a creditable performance on a short course in light air, crossing the line just behind the Thunderbird leaders, all the while avoiding blanketing the t-bird fleet with his sail area. Thanks for coming out; you look as beautiful as ever.
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PTSA Fall Nightcap Series 2019 |
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Standings – Four Races Sailed |
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| Sail # |
Boat Name |
Skipper Name |
Race 1 10/12/19 |
Race 2 10/12/19 |
Race 3 10/12/19 |
Race 4 10/12/19 |
Total Points | Position | ||||||||
| 1190 | Raven | Blackbird Associates |
1 |
[4] |
1 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
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| 642 | Owl | Dunning, Dale |
2 |
[5] |
2 |
3 |
7 |
2 |
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| 242 | Dorado | Daubenberger, Joe |
4 |
1 |
[5] |
4 |
9T |
3 |
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| 1069 | Magic Bus | Dunlap, Piper Ginther, Dan | [5] |
3 |
4 |
2 |
9T |
4 |
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| 1006 | Possum | Daubenberger, Hans | [6] |
2 |
3 |
6 |
11 |
5 |
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| 542 | Kuma San | Lynes, John Huemann,Jim |
3 |
[6] |
6 |
5 |
14 |
6 |
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| 944 | Mabuhay | Barron, Greg | 7 | [9] | 7 | DNS | 8 | 21 | 7 | |||||||
| 1177 | Falcon | Nikles, Roland | [8] |
7 |
8 |
7 |
22 |
8 |
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| 332 | Coco Solo | Carey, John |
9 |
8 |
[11] |
DNS |
8 |
25 |
9 |
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| 448 | Tzieu! | Walker, Scott |
10 |
[11] |
9 |
DNS |
8 |
27 |
10 |
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| 243 | Caveat | Bolling, Doug | [11] |
10 |
10 |
DNF |
8 |
28 |
11 |
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Results subject to change until Final. [ ] Denotes Throwout. |
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