After a cool start, the morning quickly warmed up and reached the low seventies. This, combined with the promise of a light breeze, enticed 8 members down to the cove.

Judy and Connie were there and looked after the starting and scoring as usual—many thanks.

Apart from the competitors, Bill Raposa, Brad, Bill Northup, and Shelley came along to watch. However, the promise of a breeze failed to materialize, and we waited 30 minutes before sailing could start. We only managed three races before the wind vanished, so the competitors resolved to meet again to continue today’s racing next Thursday.  Unusual, but in the fun spirit of the club, to call a “semi-weather” day.

New members, Mike Todd and Louis Cordeiro, raced today, Louis having acquired Al Meyer’s old boat, sail number 70. A big welcome to both.

Rob set the course with the starting line from the pin near the shore to the red/white mark to the west. Head south and take the blue mark and the green mark to port, then a long leg north through the gate formed by the red/yellow and pink/white marks in the north, and back to the line.

Three races and three winners: Bill David, Fokka, and Rob. Mike finished third in race three, a good start.

We had the DroneBuoy in the water, but it didn’t play a part until it was time to get it out of the water, when it refused to budge. The controller had a little encounter with water a little earlier, so the DB had to be brought to shore by the rescue boat and the efforts of Kim and Mike.

Henry and Al Sampson both had fourth-place finishes.

Today’s racing is to be continued………….. next Thursday, June 5th, when the tide will be coming in from a low at 09.55.

Expecting more favorable winds,

Derek