The last heat was raced today with a westerly breeze to start on. Vita Brevis Sailed a good first leg to round the top mark second after one hump or two. But with the fleet hot on our heels we lost a couple of boats after the first light reach to end up 5th at the bottom mark.
By the second top mark rounding the breeze was proving to be very shifty and light but the crew managed to hold claim a 4th around the second top mark rounding after jacko took one small puff off to the left which didnt pay (he finished 7th for the race loosing the series in one tack) This included a short kite hoist on the way to top mark.
The breeze then swung to the southwest on after the third top mark rounding and where many positions changed hands. We ended up finishing third on the last work when northerly died out and we picked a westerly shift.
The result today cemented our efforts for the series and inspired us to push on after yesterdays heartbreaking loss. We ended up finishing 11th overall which we are extremely happy with.
For now it is off to collect our podium result and see the Blur awarded their 2nd Australian championship in 2 years. Well done to them for sailing a consistent series.
A huge commendation to the Sandy Bay Sailing club for a well organised series and to the volunteers for putting in many hours of service. The boats are all packed and ready to make the pilgrimage home.
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Team Vita Brevis
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