Today was planned to give those members who have not raced before, the experience of sailing in a race. Little wind was forecast, but by the time we set sail, it was 9 knots, excellent conditions for beginners!
A course, similar to the course the club sails on, only smaller, was set, with 4 pacers and 3 X3s racing. The first race was skippered by our volunteers, Lex, Peter Fell and Maddie, and club sailor Tara. Race 2 was then handed over to the first time racing sailors, under the guidance of the volunteers, to race themselves. Result of Race 2 were:
1st: Kate Stock, Lex and Tarquin
2nd: Pancho and Tara
3rd: Celia and Peter
4th: Gail and Maddie (pipped at the post)!
We were able to get Race 3 in:
1st: Celia and Peter
2nd: Kate, Lex and Tarquin
3rd: Pancho and Tara
4th: Gail and Maddie
These days are planned in the hope that they will be “race ready” for our Summer Season in October.
Also thanks to Brennan for overseeing on the safety boat.
Next SheSails Day is on Saturday 23rd July.