After a busy Saturday hosting the triathlon, sailing was scheduled to return to normal, but the fantastic weather/heatwave is often accompanied by high pressure and little wind, so a matching forecast was no surprise.
However a few sailors had spotted wind on the webcam and turned up keen to race. The rostered OD perhaps hadn’t looked at the webcam…
At the risk of it being a short term katabatic wind that would disappear, a stand in OD was quickly found, and racing was soon underway.
Before the end of the race a 2nd stand in OD was in place, and the wind had started to ease. Keen to attempt the 2nd race before the wind disappeared, and so that Neil would be home for the football, it was held immediately but on a short course. The wind filled in briefly after the start but soon faded so one 15 minute lap proved to be appropriate timing!
Dawson Trophy etc latest results
Banana Stakes results
Lessons from the day if using an SUP
- motor boats make waves
- if not confident on a SUP be prepared to kneel/sit if there are unexpected waves
- use a waterproof pouch for non waterproof valuables
- have a change of clothing available