Your'e not kidding about the gusts! That section just prior to the zigzag south of the Shands Bridge had some monster gusts and some remarkably light winds too. After balsting along in a gust for almost 2 minutes straight we hit a big NOTHING. It was gradual. One second we were going over 20 kts and over powered. A second later the sails are empty but the boat is still coast ahead with the sails acting as a speed brake.

Great job on the race! As the number of boats in front of us got smaller and smaller, the sailers sailing them got better and better. It was no surprise to see you up there in second place for what must have been a substantial part of the race.