The sun may have been hidden by various rain clouds but there was a good breeze to get the fleets out for the first race in this year’s NSSA regatta for 208 sailors in 180 dinghies. The wind swung from the SE through almost 180 degrees soon before the first race resulting in a short postponement.
The first start in the Laser Radial fleet had a general recall, and caused the introduction of the U flag for all subsequent starts, and several helms being OCS throughout the day. The wind strength, and direction, varied, but generally increased later in the day after the morning drizzle faded.
There was very few capsizes, and a protest, but the results show some consistent racing, especially at the top of the various fleets.
The evening’s entertainment was a quiz, won by team Cumbria