Getting better…
Now who said breaking two masts in two days was a bad start to a
regatta?
With our “she’ll be right” repaired rig, we’re going faster than
ever… scoring another 10th - which should have been better, and
beating Cocko yet again by 1 second.
We’re happy to say the least. If not for a 40 degree right hander
allowing 7 boats to pass us on the 2nd work, we’d be looking
famous!
The Rag won today with Asko 2nd. Both are tied on 4 points after 2
races. World Champs RMW continue to struggle in the light
conditions, placing 6th or so. When the wind blows these guys are
in a class of their own… but in the light they’re not so flash. I
guess we’ll see them down in the park from 7am tomorrow (again)
working on their mast. If only they got off the startline…
AAPT is doing well with Sean Langman breaking a rib and being
replaced by the old and experienced Trevor Barnabas. Tips are on
Barnabas and celebrity skipper John Boyd sharing the helming and
taking AAPT close to the Championship win. They’re carring a 22nd
at this stage which isn’t helping their cause.
And the talk around the traps is of the “special” framing and
modified rocker in RMW making them quicker in chop. The differences
are visible - if you convince yourself they’re there. Bring on more
flat water and light winds I say.
At least we wont break our rig… touch wood.
