D5, 2011

There was a solid forecast for wind tonight with breeze up to 30 knots expected throughout the evening hours.  What actually turned up for racing was closer to 10 knots but powered the fleet up and provided exciting yet predictable sailing conditions for tonight.  The race course was SCBXBACF, a long varied course with lot's of different sailing angles to keep things interesting.  There was a huge pin favor to the line for the start but surprisingly we did not see anyone pushed out or over early.  We managed a perfect start right on the line with good speed and managed to hold on to a good position all the way to A mark.  We popped the kite and held reaching angles with building breeze all the way to C.  It was a jib reach to B, X, B and back up to A.  Another great spinnaker run all the way to C and a close reach back to the finish.  It was a rare combination of flat water and steady wind tonight that provided exceptional sailing conditions.  Do not forget the early 6pm start for next Wednesday night.