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Tales 5th December 2005
With a fresh 15-20knots Westerly the learn to
sail program had fun in the harbour, their boat skills
improving all the time. Pete and Matt did a great
job with the learners, and the Commodore took a harem
out on Interlude into the bay for a run.
The wind direction stayed westerly for the main race
with gusts up to 25knots and rain squalls interspersed
with sunny periods. The course was set in the bay,
as the weather was expected to worsen during the day
which luckily did not eventuate.
Ex Commodore Mandy made the start with seconds to
spare after rig and boom problems on the boat ramp.
It was great to see learn to sailors Jeff Wright and
John Gardiner out in the mirror in daunting conditions
and although they were a DNF, they showed excellent
boat handling before their retirement.
Pete Geekie and Matt Armstrong duelled with each other
for most of the first half of the race until Matt
and Garry broke a goose neck in the gusty conditions
and had to retire
Lid’s sailed with Tom Leary and Will Eyers as
usual crew Leo was unavailable, but was forced to
retire with the crew suffering from cold after forgetting
their spray jackets.
The big boats had a great start with Jubilation leading
the way, closely shadowed by Interlude, a great duel
ensued.
With Cpt Maddy at the helm, Jubilation was attracted
to a boy sorry buoy, resulting in a penalty. Unfortunately
for Interlude they couldn’t capitalise and Jubilation
took the line after some great sailing.
Thanks to all on the day for taking the learn to sail
participants ou,t a great day was had by all.
Results Handicap
1 NYAWB
2 In the Pink
3 Interlude
4 Manitou
5 Jubilation
6 Tumbleweed
DNF Windswept
DNF Mirror
Last weeks results
1 Sweatshop
2 NYAWB
3 In the blue
4 Miss Molly
5 Sam I Am
DNF Helanhighwater
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