July 10th

I am not really sure what race in the series last night was but I do know it was good to be back. We missed 3 Wednesday night races in a row and it really showed. Last night was a real challenge for us in some very difficult sailing conditions. What made matters worse was the fact that we miss read the race course and were flying blind much of the time. The only way we could figure out where the next mark was had to be by looking over our shoulder and trying to figure out where the boats behind were heading. This kept us more or less in the game until the final mark rounding. We got there first but then quickly sailed to the wrong finish line before turning back to cross the correct one. It was painful but a worthwhile exercise. We have the boat all packed up and are heading down to WIRW for our annual pilgrimage. Joining me this year is my good friend Michel T and local sailing legend Aaron L. We are also glad to have Sascha from Penticton rounding out our motley crew in the forward most position. Ghost Rider and crew are also heading down and will be racing in a very tough phrf fleet consisting of several tough rating beating boats such as the Dart and the Sierra 26's. Good luck all Okanagan sailors and standby for further updates.

Back!

I am happy to have the boat back in the water after a three week absence. We will be racing tonight and breaking in two new crew members before hauling the boat back out tomorrow and heading for Widbey Island Race Week. I am looking forward to a solid 5 days of one design racing and hoping for bigger breeze. See you out on the water tonight.

M