Todays race yeilded a soft breeze which shifted between the north and west. We sailed a good first half and managed to work our way into 3rd position by playing the corners hand shore on the last down wind run. We only conceded 1 position downwind to round the bottom mark in 4th position.
Our last work was heartbreaking when we went to the left hand shore to take advantage of the westerly shift. However as quick as it arrived it left. The 10 boats that went to the left hand shore finished ahead of us as we sat had to eat a knock to get back. The result was shattering. We were unable to protect our position.
Anyway we are trying to put our heartbreak to one side and focus on the last race tomorrow.
Cheers
Rhyss
Vita Brevis a member of the West Australian State Sharpie Sailing Team. The boat has been campaigning at a State and National level since it was made. With a State Championship win and 11th place in National Titles the team is aiming to improve to eventually win a National Championship