Race report 24 September 2022
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As reported by our COTD, Christine Patton:
Jules Hall (PRO) and Jason Wilkins (LTRAR) managed a fleet of 37 boats in wind conditions that ranged from 4 knots to 23 knots. They were assisted by Christine Patton and Chris Berg in the Paul Adam and by Julian Van Aalst and Craig (father of Harley) in the Bergman.
The AFL grand final was a huge factor for sailors and volunteers as many were keen to know the score of what was happening in Melbourne to their teams!!
The weather Gods put on quite a performance with rain, wind, no wind, a rumble of thunder that we all heard and a flash of lightening that Peter Collie saw. We pressed on with the conditions and had two long races during the afternoon where patience was a virtue.
The first start sequence moved to black flags, so all were on notice to be aware of that starting line within the last minute. The fleets were extremely spread out in the first race but bunched up and tight in the second race as the breeze died. The last two 4.7s persisted in an almost dead breeze and finished their second race. Well done to all for patience in tough conditions!
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