Sailing report

March 2009

On Saturday 7^th March, the first sail of the new season took place. The sailing conditions were almost ideal i.e. overcast sky, about average temperature, force 3 to force 4 wind and neap tide. Six boats (two Lightning, one RS200, one Laser Vago, one Pisces and GP14) took to the water. They went up to the Nelson point where they enjoyed their sail with good speed on the reach. Unfortunately, the sail had to be cut short as the rain came early. In all, it was a very good start for the new season.

On 21^st March, an afternoon sail took place. The sailing conditions were pretty good i.e. medium to light winds (force 2 to 3), blue sky, low tide (9.8m) and slightly above average temperature. Seven dinghies (two Lightnings, one Laser, one Pisces, one Gull, one Solo and one GP14) took to the water and went up to the Nelson points enjoying a nice sail on the way.

On Sunday 22^nd March, the first race of the year took place. The sailing conditions were very encouraging i.e. medium wind (force with gusts of 4), low tide (10.0m), blue sky and about average temperature. Three boats (one Laser Vago, one Laser and one Lightning) took to the water. The race course was the first buoy at the Nelson point then laps around two buoys near the club slip. Colin and Darren on a Laser Vago started better than the other boats and were followed by Marc on a Laser and Jane on a Lightning. Marc passed Colin-Darren on the way to the Nelson point. The wind was shifting and kept everyone on their toes. In addition, a few other boats such power boats and large catamaran made a few waves. At the Nelson point, Marc arrived first but the wind shifted when he arrived. Jane arrived second followed by Colin-Darren. The wind was more consistent when the two other boats arrived. Marc completed the first lap first followed by Jane and Colin-Darren. The series of small laps near the club slip did not change the positions except that Jane retired. In all, it was a very good sail but slightly tiring.

Many thanks for the safety crews and Officer of the day for organizing the sails and race.

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