Fall 2015 Race Highlights
Changing conditions, challenging racing and a solid weekend of racing entertainment was held for nearly 100 boats and their crews. There was even an impromptu diving contest in the 3 hour wait on the calm waters of Gardiner’s Bay Saturday. In the end, two races were sailed and trophies were dispersed.
Friday’s race was a simple “2” – all classes rounding mark 2 to port at Plum Gut and to the finish. The shortest distance in light air with a favorable current. The breeze filled in late in the day allowing all but 7 boats to beat the time limit.
On Saturday, the fleet stayed in harbor for an extra hour with an onshore postponement. Again, on the water a two hour delay before the breeze filled. Conflicting forces saw an Easterly at the Start line, while the Southerly slowly moved in and a reaching start for the early classes turned into a solid weather leg by the time the last classes started. Then it was Dead Down Wind to Orient Point, a port rounding and a beat to the finish.
Patience, preparation and persistence paid off for the Race Committee and the racers appeared happy around the crocks during Mainbrace Splicing.
Member Comments
“I wanted to thank you for a great couple of races.
The course on Friday was both prudent and challenging given the conditions. I truly enjoy some new race courses and configurations when participating in Offsoundings.
While I look forward to many of our historical traditions and races, some variety is refreshing, interesting and challenging. The timing of the race Saturday was skillfully managed with the postponement and your crystal ball was clear on the changing wind direction. It was a very good course and made for a very fun day of racing.
Thank you and your team.”
