We are through the Women’s, Jrs, Masters and the Grand Masters events... and one day of the Championship. We completed 3 races today with winds in the low teens. There was a scare before the first race with a storm cell and some lightning. All boats were sent back to the beach. It was a wild few minutes with 60 boats trying for any available space as they came in all at one time from the start area. The beach team and other sailing teams on the beach assisted and we were able to get all on the beach with no damage. THAT is a good thing for the beach team as any damaged boats have to be repaired of replaced before the next off the beach is called. We had 3 races and a few collisions during the day including one good port starboard... that boat was holed, but will be ready to go in the morning. We now have 121 teams in the semi finals as an error allowed too many to be qualified. He is a happy man as Doug Skidmore convinced us to allow the 61st boat into the event. This is an issue as we have only 3 spare boats now. YIKES!
It really is a great event. I wish you all could be here!
Sorry not so many reports from me... I am and have been very busy!