I met up with Pat and Michele for the DIYC Sunday Race, where we spent some time at the bar as a strong thunder storm passed by prior to the race. The winds kicked up and so did the rain. It was a quick moving cell and conditions improved by the start. We got out of the basin right on time for our start and between the three of us, we each did numerous functions during the race. I had a great leg at the helm from the first to the second mark and we were able to stay with the pack of larger boats and smaller dingies. Michele took some helm time for the next leg and then handed it back to me before the next mark. Pat followed up with the downwind helmsmanship for a wing on wing run the last mark.
The winds fluctuated from a good breeze to some puffs and some dead spots. What can one expect for mid day doldrums. We crossed the finish and had her tied off and packed up in no time. I couldn't stay to hang out because I had to go to a birthday party at a friend's house, but it was a great sail and I really needed and enjoyed it. I'm racing this Thursday on Cool Change with what will probably be a lot of people on board. I heard that Rocket is back together and she will probably be ready for Thursday soon too.
I don't have any pictures from this Sunday's race but I do have some shots taken on someones camera at the party last night. I'll post some of those because there may be a good profile shot in the bunch, in case anyone other then me reads this.
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