Eight knots of northwesterly breeze with thick haze from Canadian wildfires.
Century Club: Hank Messick
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
A rare reach/reach four lap drag race powered by and easterly 6 to 9 knot breeze. By DISC standards there was some congestion during the first couple of turns. Enjoyed a delightful post-race party.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
The threat of rain faded thankfully, and we enjoyed a rare seven mile reach/reach race. Came in second.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
After changing both fuel filters this afternoon the weather was perfect for a day sail. Sunny, southerly 7-9 knot breeze. Decided to be lazy and just unfurled the Genoa and ran upriver. Reefed down the Genoa to 90% going upwind on the return trip. Pointed better than expected and sailed along at 3+ knots against a flooding tide.
Need to reinstall the lazy jacks and use both sails next time!
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Light southwesterly 5 knot breeze which eventually filled to give us an easy run up to Hains Point. PRSA was conducting a regatta just outside the channel--lasers, Lightnings, Bucanneers, E-Scow etc. we skirted by then tacked back to the gate for the channel. Mostly cloudy and cool.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
We were RC tonight. Steady seven knots from the Northwest and chilly. Returning to the slip the temperature had dropped to 50 F. It was dark when the last boat finished a little after 8P. Arcas crew stayed warm, told stories, and had fun managing the race.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Around the windward mark
Wind shift halfway up the leeward leg change it to a beat to windward! We placed second.