Bob Bavier Team Race

Ten teams rode the ebb tide to Crab Bank for 16 races in a 3-8 knot N-NE before moving to the SE. Day one concluded with race 57 in an increasing flood tide and much steadier 6-12 knots from the ocean. The tentative plan is to complete one round of the top six-bottom four, and a final four, unless conditions prove otherwise. Thanks to Chief Umpire Steve Wrigley and his team of Jeff Borland, Christine Accettella, Dillon Paiva, Sam Stokes, and Brooks Clark. In addition, thanks to Ryan Hamm and the team of Cougars for running a top notch day of team racing. Several teams enjoyed conversing with Luna Rossa helmsman, Chris Draper, at the new Zhik store in Mt. Pleasant via Skype.

Ten races were completed in a light westerly and increasing ebb tide before an extended lunch break. Sailors rafted up to the race committee boats to avoid being swept down current as the the sea breeze filled. The bottom four teams were sent home allowing the top six to complete one round before 3 o’clock in a 6-8 knot southerly. Thanks again to Chief Umpire Steve Wrigley, Jeff Borland, Christine Accettella, Dillon Paiva, Sammy Stokes, and Brooks Clark. In addition, thanks to Zeke Horowitz for serving as the ICSA representative. Congratulations to the Yale University Bulldogs on the victory with a record of 12 wins and 2 losses.