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Tales 12th November 2005
The Learn To Sail program started in blustery w/nw
and cold conditions. Matt and Geekie, with a cast
of helpers, ran a fantastic first day. Also out on
the water was the Commodore taking some adults out
to try their hand at sailing.
In the afternoon, the main race was a fast and furious
affair with squalls of 20/25 knots coming through
the fleet, which made for some exciting sailing. Shayne
Lindsey in his lazer won the start, with Stewie and
Geeks not far behind followed by the rest of the fleet.
After the first mark, it was Geeks & Stewie under
pressure from the Flying Fifteen’s and the Smith
family in In The Blue, but believe me all eyes were
on the first timers, Dave and Scotty, on the big Cat.
The Cat’s fast, and appears from nowhere when
you least expect it. They both did a fantastic job
to finish the race after four capsizes in the trying
conditions. Also good to see April Dancer out on the
water with Cooky and Fezza staying close to the land,
trying out their new boat.
Back to the race, Miss Molly went prawn fishing at
one stage with their spinnaker - alas no prawns! The
keel boats tussled each other all day, with the fishmonger
taking the honours for most of the day. The end results
though gave Captain Col and Doug a win for the day.
Results:
Fishmongers Club handicap Yardstick
1st Miss Molly Miss Molly Windswept
2nd Tumbleweed In The Blue NYAWB
3rd NYAWB Tumbleweed One More Time
Next week: No Learn To Sail program due to Crayfish
Cup regatta.
Crayfish Cup first race starts at 13.00, with briefing
at
12.00. Second race to follow.
Sunday race starts at 10.00 with briefing at 9.00.
The Bay Leaf “knuckle head aware” went
to Peter Geekie who, when setting the course, got
his ABC mixed up.
Down to prep class, Peter!
Life is good, be happy, come sailing.
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