Sun shines on the Governors Cup



4:13 AM Sat 24 Jul 2010 GMT
'Misson Bay chasing Royal Sydney - 2010 Governors Cup Balboa Yacht Club' Mary Longpre - Longpre Photos Click Here to view large photo
Governor's Cup 2010 - Day three of racing brought improved conditions with good wind, less surf, and sunshine. The sun came out at 1430, bringing additional wind. The good conditions made it possible to complete eight flights for a total of forty-eight matches. The course was visible from the spectator boats, so watchers were able to follow the action throughout each race. The boats were sent to the windward mark, back to the leeward mark, then to windward and to finish by the Race Committee Boat. Since each pair of boats started five minutes after the previous ...


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by Nancy Mellon




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