I know it has been a while since a post but I have been dealing with work and other priorities recently that have pulled me away from a post. Since the last update the only sailing to report was the Labor Day Night Race at DIYC. We met up at the club and were a bit disappointed that there was not more competition in the Racer/Cruiser class. We really only had one competitor. The weather was great with a decent light breeze and calm waters which would be the tone for the entire night. There was also no moon so it was a dark ride as well. What normally would have been a 1:30 or 2AM "ish" finished ended with an almost 5AM finish. It was very long and slow once in the Gulf because the winds seemed to slow down and tide proved to be more of a factor. Never the less, with food, drinks and good friends it all seemed to be fine.
We decided to turn back after the finish and work our way home. It was a beautiful sunrise and I took a great nap on the foredeck as the morning wore on. All in all it was a great trip and we ended first in class but down the line on the list of the rest of the fleet.
Spinnaker Trimming
Mid way through the night!
Sunrise!
