Mmmm the Le Bastard family have lots of bretheren in France and usually were pretty highly connected to the Royalty ( before the pheasants revolted and started using the guilotine on them ) and the upper crust of yesteryears society. Go into some of the large chateaux and you often see paintings of the Bastard family.
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One race so far today, Taylor and Matthew still lead, and got two fewer points than Gunnar. Keep it up, boys!
At the N17s, Stephanie and Ian are in silver fleet.
Looking at the comments, two interesting themes:
Two of the top boats mentioned competing at past F18 worlds, and the press release brags about Besson being the current title holder, but I saw no mention of the fact that the current F18 worlds is being contested simultaneously.
Lots of discussion about a major wind change (pressure drop and 50-degree shift after the first lap), but the RC let it ride. There was mention of a potential protest (more likely a request for redress), but I don't see a list of hearings or results.
Oh no!!! Third race results are up. Gunnar got a bullet, Taylor and Matthew sailed a new throwout (literally and figuratively). They now sit two points out of first place.
That should be the last race of the day as they are back on schedule.
Oh no!!! Third race results are up. Gunnar got a bullet, Taylor and Matthew sailed a new throwout (literally and figuratively). They now sit two points out of first place.
That should be the last race of the day as they are back on schedule.
Mike
If they do get the three scheduled races in tomorrow, it could be a three-way race for the whole enchilada.
If there were no throw outs (as some folks actually advocate for major regattas), Taylor and Matthew would be winning handily.
Mike, You and Tom have not jinxed them...Ashby is back in the game now. from my post on the GYA Facebook page...
Ballyholme, Northern Ireland:With only the final race to go tomorrow and following the application of the double discard, Team Intrepid stands in second place, four points from a tie for first, which I would believe they would win, based on the RRS. So, let's all pray for a four point gain tomorrow against Gunnar. Matthew and Taylor have earned their keep for sure, and I will put Matthew's name first now, because, in normal circumstances, the Crew finishes first.
Correction due: Ashby and Goodall were involved in the unfortunate affection with debris, but they are back on the water to redeem themselves as best they can; with a result of first in one race today. What cards will they play in tomorrow's final?
FWIW- According to Tom Whitehurst, we will have three N 17s training at PYC this Blue Angel weekend.
Mark, N 17s are going to filter down and into the hands of some fast car drivers...
Y'all are better with numbers than my literary background has allowed me to be, so please correct any math errors I will make :-) I have been in and out of med tests today and have only glanced at actual points.
There are supposed to be three races scheduled each day, with a cutoff time to start a race on Friday. So, if the conditions are favorable, this could be far from decided...
Ugh, the boys sailed yet a newer throwout. Sitting in third now, hope they can get more races to turn it around.
If you can decipher French tweets, there appears to be racing on the N17s, with great breeze. No official updated scores yet, although Besson appears tobe dominant once again.
