Great weekend! Amazing new format and amazing conditions.
We were right next to the arc well up the ocean side when the jib halyard broke. Dave tried to drop on the water and fell in so they had to go to land.
The f18s were definitely in their element for first half of day one then the wind started to drop and the bigger boats were faster. I think Jay and Steve were the only ones that couldn't pull ahead enough on day 2 to make up the time. Day two the big boats all seemed a bit faster and pulled away from the 18s early. Day two downwind was much more tactical than the usual route and was very fun.
At the end of day one we were able to sit at the bar at the upper keys sailing club (much better then Anne's beach!) and nearly everyone stuck around to have a relaxing lunch at the islander before hitting the road.
Thanks to Rick for running it, Dennis for allowing us at the Islander, Frank Moore for the Friday night party, the upper keys sailing club and of course Ding for being the drive behind this new format.
Rick I hope you're enjoying skiing, can you post the results?