Category Archives: race debrief

Race Debrief: July 17th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #10 South Westerly winds at 5-12 knots. Race course was 1 4 1 4 X It’s all about the start…!! Lot’s of video to share today..The start was pin favored (even though we got a little confused … Continue reading

Race Debrief: July 10th, 2013

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Wednesday evening race #9 North Westerly winds at 10-15 knots. Race course was 3 2 1 7 3 7 Boat speed is nice…!! Detected a pin favor and Ricochet beat us to the pin…see video of the start below: During … Continue reading

Race Debrief: July 3rd, 2013

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Wednesday evening race #8 Westerly winds at 1-5 knots. Race course was 2 7 2 8 X (Shortened/changed to 2 9 2 X) Birthday cruise…!! For the start we have video from the new Gopro camera…see below; If you listen … Continue reading

Race Debrief: June 19th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #6 Northwest (290) wind at 8-12 knots. Race course was 2 7 2 7 1 (Shortened to 4 legs) Foulorama…!! Boat was 10 deg favored – Our first attempt to be close to the boat failed and … Continue reading

Non Race Debrief: June 12th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #5 North East (55) at 8-12 knots. Race course was 9 X (6 legs) Seems like the over early is becoming a habit! Set up for a Port approach and tacked to starboard at about 50 seconds … Continue reading

Race Debrief: June 5th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #4 East (90) wind at 10-15 knots. Race course was 2 6 9 2 X I am writing this the Tuesday after the race so this will be brief… Over early, giving room to “Chicken Soup” – … Continue reading

Race Debrief: May 29th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #3 Southerly (175) wind at 5-13 knots. Race course was 8 4 8 X 8 What can you say about this race:  “You get caught standing behind just one sheep” Rock star start which no one else … Continue reading

Race Debrief: May 22nd 2013

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Wednesday evening race #2 Westerly wind at 5-10 knots, switching to South Easterly 0-5 knots, then back to Westerly 3-8 knots. Race course was 2 8 X 2 X 2, (This was shortened to 4 legs). Another very tactical race..We … Continue reading

Race Debrief: May 15th 2013

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Wednesday evening race #1 Westerly wind at 0-5 knots, switching to South Easterly 0-5 knots. Race course was 5 X, 5legs (This was shortened to 2 legs). Before we get started some education: malfeasance noun [U], an example of dishonest … Continue reading

Race Debrief: May 8th 2013

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Wednesday Spring Challenge, this race does not count towards the regular Wed night series (Thanks be to Allah). Westerly wind at 8-10 knots with some lighter breeze, 5-8 knots especially towards the end. Race course was 2 X, 5legs (This … Continue reading