on Summer Palace, the multi-hand bowman (Wolfgang Stehr photo credits)
Check out Norcalsailing's writeup of the event.
Check out Pressure Drop writeups on the race (the official one is here)
Elise started the race late but caught up w/ the pack - race started well, however, in San Pablo Bay, we didn't go either completely left into the channel for a stronger flood (we had plenty of current where we were and didn't think it was necessary) or right by the shore (a lot less wind and a lot less options if the land breeze doesn't pick up but the boats there got a huge huge push right by the vallejo bridge) -
We were never really able to catch up after that.
It was a really hot day, with a crew of 4, we swapped positions on a regular basis to stay focused on the race but as the day went on, I could feel that the focus was dwindling and more random conversations started happening.
Mike trimming the spinnaker with great care apparently ;-)
Jiri and Nathan sunbathing.
After 19, we ended up on a really tight reach in 20 knot winds - we switched back to a #1 for a tight reach but in hindsight, it didn't seem to be the fastest way to go and we lost ground to two other Expresses near us.
We also lost a twing block and had to rig up an emergency twing which wasn't located in the ideal location. Not a real issue though.
Gybes were good - trimming was good.
Getting close to the finish - water calms down and the air freshens up a little bit with the soft land breeze.
More of a contemplative mode.
We finished shortly after 7pm and turned around to head on home.
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