Here's an interesting little report from Steve Piche that he sent earlier today (Tuesday):

I just talked to John Tomko and he said that racing has been cancelled for the day. The wind is blowing a solid 30+ with large seas.

The sailors were called off the beach at 10 am this morning; however, by the time everyone made it to the starting area the wind had built to 25 knots. The race committee sent everyone back to the beach.

A few of the big dogs decided to stay out for a little practice sail. However, after a couple of short runs and a few flips, they headed back to the beach with their tails between their legs.

The forecast for tomorrow is no better. The hope is to get out on the race course early (9 am) before the wind has a chance to build.

I got some more information on yesterday’s dramatic race. John and Ian flipped over before the start but were able to get the boat back up and make the start on time. On the first downwind, they encountered a flipped over boat. John headed up to avoid the boat and ended up flipping his boat. As they went over, John got kicked in the face by Ian subsequently breaking John’s nose. (No doctor was needed; they set it on the beach.)

Despite the pitchpole and broken nose, they finished the race in second. Now that’s tough sailing boys!

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Steve Piche