Racing 3/4/2017

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Start of the 1st race. Photos by Kurt.
We've been pretty lucky for February. Paraphrasing Jim's comments from the last two weeks:  Two weeks ago we had very pleasant weather but the wind died during the first race, it was shortened, and there were no more races for the day. Last Saturday's weather was delightful.  Winds were variable in intensity and direction.  But, winds were generally light or moderate.  We had zero capsizes.

For today the prediction was about right:   Winds about 10 to 15 mph from the SSE.  Mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 40's.

It might have been warmer than that but sure didn't seem it. Paul even commented it was the coldest he'd been on the lake this year. In spite of that we had a great time but during a capsize and rescue in between the 1st and 2nd race, Jim and Gary went in.  That left only 4 of us and the wind had picked up quite a bit by then. Burton's boom vang arm broke during the 2nd race, leaving only 3 of us. It was that kind of a windy day and no way to sail out there without a boom vang. No one wanted to stay for a 3rd race so we all went in and warmed up! 

Joyce also came out for a while to get in a little practice. Warmer weather is coming soon so hope to see her and more Butterflyers out there next time!

Thank you to Cameron and Kurt on race committee and Kurt for taking the photos!

Jim after rounding the jibe mark. 
Sandy, impressively finishing the 2nd race, though a little wet! 




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