Offshore Spring Series #2 Results
on Wednesday April 30, 2014 02:24PM
Spring Series 2 was this past Sunday and it proved to be a great day of racing, sunshine, and wind for a total of 3 races. What started out as a potentially blustery morning with winds out of the NE in the high teens and chop to boot, followed the predictions and laid down and warmed up right at 11 AM. With winds in the 8-12 knot range, racing was on.
The Race Committee did a great job organizing fleets to maximize the number of races. 10 PHRF A/B started together. The new J70 fleet appeared for their second debut attracting 5 boats. PHRF C/NS started together for a total of 7 boats. The theme of the day was exciting starts and good competition.
Race 1 was a simple 2 leg parade as the RC was preparing for a wind shift which occurred like clockwork at the end of that race. The courses were reset and Race 2 began with waning velocity. By Race 3 the wind had started to shift East, causing about a 30 degree (or so) righty on the course. Those who went left were in the cheap seats, those who went right got their pay day, making up at least 10 boats lengths on the others. After Race 3 it was time to head home.
Double Eagle took PHRF A, GOIN' took PHRF B with the trifecta, Cheeky Monkey won PHRF C, Mike Dale led PHRF NS, and Ron Thompson prevailed in the J70 class. Those who travelled home through Fishing Bay were rewarded with a close encounter of the Schooner Virginia under sail, which was a beautiful sight. Another great weekend of fantastic racing and weather.
Spring Series 3 is Saturday, May 10th, mark your calendars and make sure you come out partake in the fun!
Photos by Sharon Wake | Results:
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PHRF-A (5 boats)
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PHRF-B (5 boats)
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PHRF-C (4 boats)
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J/70 (5 boats)
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PHRF-Non-Spin (3 boats)
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