An early and welcome hint of autumn was in the air this morning. The tide peaked at 10.45 and the wind was adequate from the west. Ten members brought their boats in anticipation of a good morning’s racing and a lot of fun with friends. They were not disappointed.

Paul had made another new mark and Bill Raposa was there to assist him in placing it. Many thanks, Bill and Paul. 

The new mark is red and yellow and was positioned to replace the pin that had washed up on shore without its weight. The new mark together with the blue/orange mark formed the start line and the course was south to the green/white mark, then the orange/white mark, head north to the black/white ball, round the blue mark, and back to the line with all marks being taken to port.

Our thanks, once again to Judy for keeping score. Connie came along to support Al and take some pictures and Wilkie came to see us just one day after an operation on his left hand. Get better soon, Wilkie.

There were seven races today and all went well until race four when Al had to row out and collect his boat after the rudder stopped working following a little transmitter water immersion! Bill David also withdrew from the competition from race four as the temporary glued repair he made last Thursday did, indeed, prove to be temporary and became unstuck.

Wes had a visit from his daughter and her family which included two tiny and delightful grandchildren. Toy boats for Christmas?

Now for the racing.which followed the route already described except for races five and seven which were run twice around.

Fokka won the first race and proceeded to win the next three and this, together with a second place ensured that he is today’s champion.

Greg had two wins one second and two third places today and finished in second place. greg has imminent back surgery so we wish him well, and a speedy return.

Henry didn’t win a race today but he did have three second places and one third to put him third overall. 

The only other race winner was Nick who was among the three sailors separated by one point: Rob, Paul, and Nick.

Last week’s winner, John, didn’t manage any better than one third place today. It’s fascinating how weather and small changes in setup can affect results.

Well done everyone. Lots of fun.

The full results are on our website mhbmyc.org

DF95 REGATTA

Paul Mercer had made the observation that we have yet to hold a DF95 regatta this season. We discussed this with the members present and decided on next Thursday as the day. Informal and fun, with a minimum of six races before lunch and a minimum of six races after lunch. Two throw-outs for every six races.

Bring lunch and chairs, a competitive spirit, and a sense of humor.

The 2024 DF95 Regatta will take place next Thursday, August 27th when the tide will be coming in towards a high at around 3.30 pm so there will be plenty of beach space. The weather date will be the following Thursday

Have a wonderful sunny weekend,

Derek