We had a great time this weekend. A little sore and black and blue but that is just proof that we were one of only 2 two F16 teams that finished all 7 races. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Saturday was HANG ON FOR DEAR LIFE!! That was the most wind we had ever been in with the boat. We flipped once before racing started. First race we were doing great coming up to the line in 4th then Ed/John flipped in front of us. Avoided them and was about to finish 3rd and flipped for the second time. S&S flew past us and did a GREAT job of saving a capsize. Finished 9th in that race. Second and third races were blurs. In one of them we came through the gate rounding to port and flipped again. The other, we came across the line right behind Matt/Gina to get a third. The last race of the day we flipped twice. After the second time I told Oley that we should call it a day cause I was wore out. Once we got up he said no way there were boats behind us-so we finished 4th. I was REALLY glad to see the beach as the wind was still building.

Great time Saturday night swapping stories and eating the great food. Everyone was great company.

Sunday was definitely more of what we have been use too. The A's started first and then the wind shifted-the RC shorted course and moved marks. Everyone floated around till the next flag went up. I saw that it was our start and we realized it was port favored. Went way off down to the pin trying not to look obvious and took off with Robbi right along side. We pulled away and got a first in that race. Most of the fleet didn't realize that it was our start and were late. So we got lucky. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> (The RC also shortened our course due to wind shift and light air) Second race we got a 4th behind Matt/Gina, Jody, and Chris. The last one Robbi and Matt/Gina battled it out and Ed beat us by a hair so got 5th that time.
Saturday was definitely the day for good teams with lots of high wind experience and the weight to keep the boat down.

Sunday was a great day for the single guys and the lighter teams.

It was wonderful to have that many like boats to compare too and thanks again GYC for hosting us all for a great weekend.