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HK WINS THE DAY 

Sailing got started after removal of the weed build up left by the rain event of last week.

The wind of the day was variable both in strength and direction, starting in the NE and moving to the Nth over the morning. We managed to get 11 races in before the weather set in for the day.

Another small turnout with holidays and other events impacting on numbers.

The weather started in the NE at 5kts and moved to the East at 5 - 10 kts with shifts of 5 - 10 degrees.

Sean Wallis wins with hot sailing in warm weather.

The delivery of warm weather from the NE set both mornings up with a slow start with light variable breezes starting at 2-5kts settling in as the day progressed to 8-10 kts from the East. The variabilty of wind strength and direction made for lots of opportunities, likewise created traps if you went the wrong way.  

ANDREW WORKS THE FIRST LEGS BEST TO WIN

We had the breeze starting in the NE at 3 - 5 kts swinging significantly from NE to East.  Nailing the start to be in a position to take advantage of the first shift was the formula to success today. It delivered significant leads at the first mark. Andrew sailed well to put himself in this position more often than everyone else.

Sailing on the day was very layed back, so much so that the lack of concentration resulted in far too many mark contacts. 

Racing was late starting, numbers only rocking up late, this was a sign on how chilled everyone was.

ANOTHER TIE FOR 1ST

Close racing over the morning between Andrew Grist and Greg Westerberg  resulted in another tie that could not be separated by countbacks.

Racing was delayed in getting started with large swings in the wind from the East to the South, finally settling in the SE at 5 - 12 Kts, still swinging but much less so giving plenty of opportunies to windward'

SMALL FLEET COMPETES IN 15KT EASTERLY

Congratulations to Murray Howson for his win on the day  with Brian Richardson a close 2nd. Murray owes his win to the finishing run of Harold who stood in to skipper when Murray had to leave to drive to Perth

TOO WINDY FOR MOST MEMBERS.

The couple who rocked up left everthing loaded in their vehicle, we'll have another go next week

LARGE FLEET TURNOUT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES RACING.

The breeze for the morning took sometime to settle from swinging from the ENE to the SSE. Racing got started when it partially settled to in the East, however was still moving some 10-15 degrees during the race. Course changes were frequent, moving between the East and SE.

We had a fleet of 11 boats rock up for the days sailing.

Weekend Sailing Results

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