We managed to get 1 race in yesterday out of 3 with the breeze fading to absolute nothing by the end of the race. Everyone gave up heading straight back for the bar using any means possible to get back. The use of spinnaker poles as oars on the bow was a popular method. We waited for a tow in.
We finished mid fleet with the race getting off to a shaky start with the breeze shifting left at the start when we were at the boat. We recovered well but it was all on at the first bottom mark we had gybe set and were screaming in all lined up when the boats behind us decided they were going to barge in at the bottom mark. After that the course had became one board upwind while continually fading.
We drifted to the finish line with a new rule being invented. If I mioved and it was felt in the boat I got punched from both sides. Anyway it was a good race but we had hoped for more Hopefully today brings more with more races scheduled if any breeze blows
Cya
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