VS Nationals - Heats 1 to 4 sailed in great conditions



2:27 AM Thu 6 Jan 2011 GMT
'A close fleet approaching the leeward marks - VS 15' Skiff 66th National Championships' Wendy Hodda Click Here to view large photo
Expectations for strong breeze were met with 20 -25 knots of prevailing SE day 1 settling on day 2 to 12 knots, for excellent VS planning conditions uphill & downhill. Incoming tide both days running across the course saw choppy conditions on top of a 0.5m wind wave pattern providing some surfing and requiring good gybing technique. Courses from the coin toss were 2 lap, upwind finish heat 1, downwind finish heat 2. Both heats 3 and 4 were downwind finishes. The K.I. Yacht Club welcome BBQ the night before with wonderful catering and a very friendly casual club had ...


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