Spring 1 started the morning with gusts to 40+   Driving to the marina I seriously doubted we’d launch any boats.   A couple of minutes before the skippers meeting the rain began.  We had five Albacores that wanted to try to race, so we opted for a 1 hr. On shore post postponement.

Winds moderated, still raining, but at 11 the committee left the dock, and about 12:15 the first of 3 races started.   As predicted the rain stopped about noon.  I knew I wanted to be in by 3, as the winds were forecast to crank up again.  But that was enough of a window to get in 3 races.   At the second competitors meeting we discussed the lower course and off the landing lights, however opted for our regular Hains Point venue.

As you can the part of the day  we actually sailed winds were 10 to 13 with some gusts hitting 20.  “Sporty” for an Albacore.   One boat did flip, PRSA rescue boat (Mike Scardsville (Albacore) and Justin Harler (I-20) were right there, but not needed,   Other assistant today on the RC was John Hart (Lightning)

Again, early in the morning I figured the first day of the PRSA season was going to be a disaster.  In the end it was a ½ decent day for racing sailboats.

We do it again next Sunday, hope to see all there.

– Bob Astrove