Sailing at Six

January 4th, 2008

Photo Source

We have been trying to run Australian Championship regattas since the 27th December 07.

The Cherubs got in an Invitation Race, however all other classes have been grounded.

Well that’s about to change. From 0600 this morning (Friday 4th January) racing will commence for the Cherubs with the aim of getting in four races. Their regatta ends tomorrow and another effort to run four races will be made meaning their Australian Championship will have eight races. (Class rules limits racing to a maximum of four races a day.)

It’s been an extremely frustrating time for the sailors, especially those who travelled from as far away as Perth (of course everyone is equally frustrated though). These conditions are very abnormal with last years round of Aussie Champs racing in a consistent 12 knots.

The Contenders are trying for five races today, and the Taipans four. However for the Taipans, all hopes of having an 07/08 Australian Championship have blown out the window…

The 16′ Skiffs are racing as per scheduled today and with the forecast looking to improve over the next few days, the sailors are confident their regatta will not be placed in jeopardy like the others.

We have been monitoring the conditions everyday, and this morning is the first time we have observed not only less than 25 knots, but less than 20. It’s a very exciting morning!!!

No reason to hold onto your hats in anticipation for the results. The skies have cleared, and we are ready to race!