Race report 10 September 2022
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From our PRO Geoff Kirk:
Someone once described Sydney Harbour as an extremely good-looking person who doesn't have to do much to attract attention. Well, it just stood there and looked pretty on Saturday! It was a beautiful day for sailing, and to be out on the response boats.
Jazzman was ably manned by Murray Stone (LTRAR) who did a superb job and has now progressed to full PRO status, and Geoff Kirk, who is looking to be demoted from PRO status. On the response boats were Peter D'arcy-King and parents of our youth sailors, Ben, and Craig, who jumped in on the day and did a fantastic job.
For Spring Point Score races 1 and 2 the sailing conditions were tricky, with a continuation of the winter westerlies, and a 180-degree shift in the second race. The race committee could hear many a brain grinding as sailors in the blue and yellow bibs tried to process Brett's comments on the water between races.
The club welcomed the 4.7 fleet from Hunters Hill, and gave them a separate start, hopefully this will encourage them to return and gain momentum. The on water participation and support of parents has been very helpful, and we look forward to fostering a good relationship between our two clubs.
Craig Sheers and Andrew Simpson each had a win in the standard rigs, while Ian Alexander and Scott Hunter each had a win in the radial rigs. Given this is our first fleet for the 4.7s the races were used as an opportunity to set handicaps in that fleet.
Thank you to Shirley, Richo and Trevor for driving the sandwich presses!
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