The Crew
John (Captain) Dave, Ian and Tim - who brought us along a very nice beverage indeed. Welcome back on-board!Course 1
First time for everything... this is quite an interesting course - down to Torpedo, Orakei, Rough Rock (which always seems so far away), Bean Rock, Resolution, Bayswater and home. Two downwinds and the rest close reach to hard on.The Start
The wind was up, and boats were not crowding in the start box - all races seemed to start with a dive to the box and then a dash over the line. We were in with 4 minutes to start, loitered and then set forth, crossing at 4th over.Progress
The wind was a broadish reach, but with the tide rushing in, we made for the Stanley Point side, and so goose-winged our way across. THe wind was a bit more westerly then, and we alternated a goose-wing or reach to suit the minute, gybing the headsail over half a dozen times. But it was a good strategy, and we rounded Rough Rock with Capricho and U-choose well back. We had made a good decision. It was then slogging out the race. With the wind up, the Lotus healed over, we hung on well, even looked to be catching the Townsons Pott Black and Takahoa who were duelling the whole way. The wind lightened a bit, and also went hard on the nose up to Resolution. This gave the Farr 9.2 Capricho an edge, and they reeled us in, finally crossing officially 27 seconds ahead.
The Result
We were first on handicap!
And I had a flat battery - yep, left the key, on, in the bike, at the clubhouse, for 3 hours while out sailing. The headlight was on, the battery was flat. It was lucky for me that Ian had jumper-leads and his beastie to get me going. The bike must have plenty of amp-pull on the battery though, we had to rev the Surf and we certainly heated up those leads!
Beer Review: 8 Wired - Tall Poppy
This India Red Ale was very nice indeed! and as it said on the bottle "Big, yet refreshing. Bold but balanced..." Worth a try.cheers, johnhs
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