High, gusty winds prevented racing today.
HOWEVER
two hearty boats, one with John, Dylan (and….), of course, one with Greg and Billy went out to play for a little while.
Jingle bells, jingle bells jingle all the way
Oh what fun it is to surf in a JY in a blow!
A true frost biting race – executed in the middle of frozen precipitation. Winds NE 7-10.
The forecast called for gale force winds at 1pm and the radar preview showed a rain/sleet/snow line right over the river.
8 boats braved the horrendous forcast for fantastic racing!
you can get a perfect hole to race in, even when the forecast looks hopeless!
Horrific weather forecast. Heavy rain, then heavy wind.
But wait, what do John, Jim and Dan see amidst the map but a possible hole. A veritable window to sail in, right at our regularly scheduled race time.
Pouring rain an hour before, but the RACE is on!
6 boats braved the less than optimistic forecast!
There is no guarantee for the wind the waves and the weather. Sometimes you get the unexpected and you CAN RACE!
Prompt Noon Start, N/NW wind, 10-20 predictable, though unusual gentle shifts up to 80 degrees. Dreary looking a little drizzly infrequently, getting colder and cautiously watching for a heavy Northerly front to blow in.
1st Race, the fleet followed Jim Ryan rounding the marks to starboard. John Breuer did the course correctly, but hooked and moved the leeward mark. Did John do his turn?
3rd Race, the Stoneybrook University Sailors switched crew as they have one more crew than boat.
We welcome the Stonybrook University Sailing Club and their coach (who took matters into his own hands for the last race).
3 races, then the wind and rain blew in and we called it a day.
It was so nice to get out on the water, no matter how brief!
Wind was N/NE 7-20mph. temperature around 40. The water is still warm. Outstanding sailing!
Thanks to Dan C and his crew Brendon C, for assisting with the wayward JY!
A Warm welcome to our new sailors from Stonybrook University Sailing Club!
Life and Safety are THE first and foremost priority in Sailing/boating/Racing.
The race rules explicitly state so.
Life and safety comes first. Property and racing follow that. It is incumbent on EACH of us to STOP and render assistance when it’s needed. Dan and Brendon did exactly that and we all thank them.
The rules of racing provide for Redress from the race committee. Accordingly Dan and Brendon were awarded a finishing position equal to their position in the race at the time they stopped to render assistance.
If you see a boat in distress or a person or people in the water:
Dan: “Jim, That wasn’t supposed to work, you made that work!”
Jim: “I know” <BIG GRIN>
“Understand the rules so that you know how to break them correctly.” Dahli Lama
Swans Raced Too!
Mama Swan Wins!
Official Photo’s by Alphonse Guardino / Queeen of The Bay Images.
some match racing broke out.
Total of 6 Races, with Race Committee on station.
Weather was great.
8 races.
john won one. we need the scoring.
Connetquot River Dinghy Club 