US12 Skippers Had a Lot to Think About September 1

We thought about whether the blustery winds would abate, we thought about who might risk putting their boat in, and we thought about whether we’d race at all. Two weeks ago, we were faced with the same dilemma, but the afternoon turned out very well. This week, however, we had four sailors launch their boats and sail a practice race to assess the viability of racing with such strong and gusty winds. We noted knockdowns, a distinct inability to tack in the gusts, and boats on the rocks. All that helped the sailors reach a conclusion: SAILING WAS OFF! We will try again next week.

One thing worth mentioning is the help some people are giving at the end of each session to clean things up. John Simms is one of several who always finds ways to help with the cleanup. This week, John “took one for the team” when he retrieved the inner starting buoy. He slipped and fell on the grass and stones above the large rocks. Luckily, he wasn’t badly hurt, but it’s worth reminding people to be careful when working or walking along the edge of the bay.

“Thank you,” John – and others who help us at the end of our sailing adventures!