Thanks for reading/looking...
will post more after the awards.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Race #11 Finishes
Canada wins by a couple of Canadian football fields to take 2nd overall.
NYYC passes NZ to win overll.
17, 19, 07, 08, 12, 15, 11, 03, 16, 18, 04, 01, 02, 06, 14, 05, 09, 10
Looks like Japan will take third overall!
NYYC passes NZ to win overll.
17, 19, 07, 08, 12, 15, 11, 03, 16, 18, 04, 01, 02, 06, 14, 05, 09, 10
Looks like Japan will take third overall!
Race #11 second windward mark
Canada with a 1:44 lead!!
17, 07, 19, 08, 12, 11, 15, 16...more to come
17, 07, 19, 08, 12, 11, 15, 16...more to come
3/4 up the second beat
Canada still well in front...maybe a minute by the windward mark??
Everyone is working the left side and it will be crowded near the port layline trying to find a lane.
Denmark has repositioned up to the middle, now back on starboard.
Royal Cork, NZ and NYYC coming back on port out of the left corner, all look to have gained Denmark. Finland passing well behind those three.
Everyone is working the left side and it will be crowded near the port layline trying to find a lane.
Denmark has repositioned up to the middle, now back on starboard.
Royal Cork, NZ and NYYC coming back on port out of the left corner, all look to have gained Denmark. Finland passing well behind those three.
2nd Beat
Canada is WAY out in the lead. NZ and Denmark battling for second, both on starboard with NZ well to the left. Finland climbing back into things up on Denmark's hip. Royal Cork and NYYC in the top six.
on the run...
Canada pulling out. NZ still second, then Denmark. Royal Cork appears to have rolled NYYC for fourth. Finland in sixth, then Royal St. George.
Course change for second windward mark to 345 degrees.
Course change for second windward mark to 345 degrees.
2/3 the way up
NYYC fell down behind Denmark and had to tack away, but crossed all boats to the right.
Denmark finally tacked out, but looks top three.
Canada and RNZYS still headed in toward Jamestown and could be 1-2...definitely ahead of all boats to the left by a lot.
Looks like Canada will have a comfortable lead, then NZ, Denmark and NYYC at this point. Still a ways, and lots of shifts, to go.
Denmark finally tacked out, but looks top three.
Canada and RNZYS still headed in toward Jamestown and could be 1-2...definitely ahead of all boats to the left by a lot.
Looks like Canada will have a comfortable lead, then NZ, Denmark and NYYC at this point. Still a ways, and lots of shifts, to go.
Half way up...
RNZYS, Canada, Denmark and NYYC all got headed and tacked to starboard...now on nice lift with breeze. NZ falling out of it a little.
YC Italiano leading the right side, but seem a bit back from that lead group of four.
YC Italiano leading the right side, but seem a bit back from that lead group of four.
windward leg
RNZYS appears to have early lead. Canada two boats to windward of NYYC with Denmark in between, all in clear lanes on port and near front row. Still a number of boats on the left who look to be in breeze and the whole group could be the lead group.
Race #11 Start
'Z' flag was up and that kept everyone well back...clean start.
Looks like boats from pin end can cross the boats at the RC end.
Looks like boats from pin end can cross the boats at the RC end.
Weather update
still not a cloud in the sky!! and slightly warmer.
wind is now in the 8-12 range. seas are flat.
2 minutes to the start.
wind is now in the 8-12 range. seas are flat.
2 minutes to the start.
Scores going into the last race...
very unofficial (scores will be posted shortly);
42 NYYC
54 Royal Canadian
60 Japan
72.2 Finland
76 Royal Cork
79 St. Francis
86 Royal Bermuda
95 RORC
98 Royal Danish
101 RNZYS
102Royal Hong Kong
42 NYYC
54 Royal Canadian
60 Japan
72.2 Finland
76 Royal Cork
79 St. Francis
86 Royal Bermuda
95 RORC
98 Royal Danish
101 RNZYS
102Royal Hong Kong
Race #11 Course Signals
W4
335 degrees
1.6 nm to first windward mark
1.3 nm to second windward mark
1330 Warning
1335 Start
335 degrees
1.6 nm to first windward mark
1.3 nm to second windward mark
1330 Warning
1335 Start
Race #10 Finishes
Finland wins!
11, 17, 19, 04, 05, 10, 01, 07, 12, 14, 08, 16, 06, 02, 18, 09, 15, 03
11, 17, 19, 04, 05, 10, 01, 07, 12, 14, 08, 16, 06, 02, 18, 09, 15, 03
on the run...
Finland and Canada running neck and neck with 1/4 leg to go. Canada to leeward and behind, both on starboard...Canada seems to be in control and just gybed on their layline.
Finland leading!
Finland came in from the left and was able to pin Canada before the mark.
11, 17, 19, 05, 04, gap, 10, 01, 08, 12, 06, gap, 16, 07, 14, 02, 09, 18, 15, 03
11, 17, 19, 05, 04, gap, 10, 01, 08, 12, 06, gap, 16, 07, 14, 02, 09, 18, 15, 03
Approaching windward mark
Japan is in the mix...to leeward and ahead of Canada a ways away with leverage if anything right comes in.
Wind definitely softening.
Wind definitely softening.
Race #10 second beat
Canada leading up the right middle. Germany just tacked and passing behind. Finland made gains out in the left corner and crossed NYYC. They are coming in near te port layline. Canada just tacked in front and slightly leeward controlling position.
Race #10 Leeward Gate roundings
Canada, followed by Germany, leading around the left gate mark. NYYC, followed by Royal Thames, a bit behind rounding the right gate.
On the run...
Canada gybed onto port first and is positioned up current (to left) of NYYC on the run.
still approaching...
NYYC on lee bow of Canada on starboard layline...current may make it tough. NYYC shooting and leads around...
19, 17, 05, 06, 11, 04, 10, 12, 09, 08, 02, 01, 16, 14, 15, 07, 18, 03
19, 17, 05, 06, 11, 04, 10, 12, 09, 08, 02, 01, 16, 14, 15, 07, 18, 03
Approaching Windward Mark #1
Leaders all on port. NYYC in front of Denmark. Canada nearing starboard layline with leverage and tacks, forcing NYYC to lee bow.
and more...
NYYC looking stong now, crossed Canada and up on Danish hip. NRV in third. Canada and Japan just crossed Finland and RTYC.
more first beat...
Denmark crossed from the right. Denmark, Germany, Canada, NYYC all in the front group. Japan coming across from left, Finland and Royal Thames look strong on right.
Race #10 first beat
Germany, Canada and Japan all came hard right after the start and appear to have a good angle coming back across. Royal Cork and St. Francis well back after returning to start.
Race #10 Course Signals
W4
340 degrees
1.9 nm to the first windward mark
1.3 nm to the second windward mark
340 degrees
1.9 nm to the first windward mark
1.3 nm to the second windward mark
YCCS not sailing today
YCCS has chosen not to sail today so you won't see them on Kattack or mark roundings.
Still postponed
Everyone is out on the race course north of the Bridge. RC flew an 'AP' postponement flag at 1100, but are working to set up the course. Wind is northwest, probably 20 knots. Pretty choppy. Current is in full ebb (coming from about 45 degrees to the right of the wind). Not a cloud in the sky, but still a bit chilly. Beautiful fall New England day. Expecting the breeze to lighten throughout the day.
Saturday, September 19
Good morning! Final day of the NYYC Invitational Cup. It's a cool and breezy fall day in Newport. Winds are currently 20+ knots up the Bay.
"AP" flag is flying.
RC has just announced that all crews should head out to their boats, stay on their mooring and then proceed to the harbor parade at 1000, then head up to the race course area north of the Bridge. The start will obviously be delayed, but the RC has not yet announced an intended start time.
The forecast is for the northerly breeze to lighten throughout the day. The final two races are scheduled today.
"AP" flag is flying.
RC has just announced that all crews should head out to their boats, stay on their mooring and then proceed to the harbor parade at 1000, then head up to the race course area north of the Bridge. The start will obviously be delayed, but the RC has not yet announced an intended start time.
The forecast is for the northerly breeze to lighten throughout the day. The final two races are scheduled today.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Protest hearings are done...
No changes to the results.
Here's the weather forecast from the local news station:
SATURDAY: Sunny, spectacular, cool. High: 66-72.
winds should be northwest in the 10-15 knot range, getting lighter during the afternoon. Two races left to be completed.
Here's the weather forecast from the local news station:
SATURDAY: Sunny, spectacular, cool. High: 66-72.
winds should be northwest in the 10-15 knot range, getting lighter during the afternoon. Two races left to be completed.
That's it from the water...
oh, there were two additional protests filed:
13 protesting 08
12 protesting 08
will update later...
13 protesting 08
12 protesting 08
will update later...
Race #9 Finishes
Germany wins!
05, 14, 19, 04, 11, 02, 18, 17, 03, 12, 06, 10, 07, 16, 01, 15, 08, 09, 13
02 protesting 18
18 protesting 02
17 protesting 08
08 protesting 12
05, 14, 19, 04, 11, 02, 18, 17, 03, 12, 06, 10, 07, 16, 01, 15, 08, 09, 13
02 protesting 18
18 protesting 02
17 protesting 08
08 protesting 12
Race #9 2nd Windward Mark
Germany still leading! Hong Kong, NYYC follow.
05, 14, 19, 04, 11, 02, 18, 17, 12, 03, 06, 07, 10, 16, 01, 15, 08, 09, 13
05, 14, 19, 04, 11, 02, 18, 17, 12, 03, 06, 07, 10, 16, 01, 15, 08, 09, 13
Race #9 Windward Mark photos
NRV (Germany) leads Hong Kong down the offset leg.
NYYC rolls over the top of a group that is pinching to make the windward mark.
NYYC rolls over the top of a group that is pinching to make the windward mark.
Race #9 Windward Mark
05, 14, 04, 11, 18, 19, 02, 16, 17, 06, 12, 07, 01, 03, 13, 08, 09, 10, 15
big jam up of boats pinching up trying to make the mark from around 7th to 12th place. photo to come.
big jam up of boats pinching up trying to make the mark from around 7th to 12th place. photo to come.
Germany has crossed all the boats...
...on the left and tacking in front of them. Hong Kong had been up on her hip a ways back, but looks a bit softer...wait, just got a puff....it's that kind of condition now. HK will be in the top group.
Race #9 windward leg
Hong Kong, Germany and Royal St. George are putting all their marbles in the right side and it looks pretty good so far...think i just lost a nickel.
Results link
sorry, we had a little technical issue with the results link. Be sure to refresh the http://www.nyyc.org/ home page and the results link should work now with standings through Race #8.
One more race...
Finishes from last race were correct. No protests. Scores will be up momentarily.
One more race for today!
One more race for today!
Race #8 Finishes
03, 11, 12, 08, 17, 04, 01, 02, 07, 19, 18, 06, 16, 15, 05, 13, 09, 10, 14
probable order...back if any corrections
probable order...back if any corrections
Race #8 approaching 2nd windward mark
Royal St. George has a commanding lead.
03, 12, 11, 17, 04, 08, 01, 07, 18, 02, 19, 06, 16, 10, 05, 15, 13, 14, 09
03, 12, 11, 17, 04, 08, 01, 07, 18, 02, 19, 06, 16, 10, 05, 15, 13, 14, 09
Windward mark roundings
Really tight roundings after the first two...
11, 03, 12, 18, 04, 17, 06, 13, 07, 10, 08, 01, 05, 19, 16, 02, 15, 14, 09
11, 03, 12, 18, 04, 17, 06, 13, 07, 10, 08, 01, 05, 19, 16, 02, 15, 14, 09
Sticky on the left...
good pressure and puff on the right...Canada getting hung out on left, but just got a lefty puff to make things interesting. Finland should have the lead.
First Beat
Royal Canadian from the left and YC Costa Smeralda from the right are battling for the lead. Finland and Royal St. George from the way right could be leading...they have a nice puff and coming across on good angle. Canada a little soft on the left.
Race #8 Start
05 was OCS but spun right around the pin. Canada leading off the pin. N|YYC a bit buried down at the pin, Royal Cork three boats up from pin in good position.
Race #8 Course Signals
W4
260 degrees
1.7 nm to the first windward mark
1.2 nm to the second windward mark
wind is holding around 10-14 knots
260 degrees
1.7 nm to the first windward mark
1.2 nm to the second windward mark
wind is holding around 10-14 knots
Race #8 Signals
1400 - course signals
1405 - warning signal
1410 - start
we had a slight delay to allow a boat to repair a winch
1405 - warning signal
1410 - start
we had a slight delay to allow a boat to repair a winch
Race #7 Finishes
NYYC wins!
19, 08, 16, 01, 04, 11, 18, 14, 12, 17, 09, 13, 03, 15, 06, 07, 10, 02, 05
a place or two may be flip-flopped...very tight finishes in the middle
17 protesting 05
03 protesting 13
19, 08, 16, 01, 04, 11, 18, 14, 12, 17, 09, 13, 03, 15, 06, 07, 10, 02, 05
a place or two may be flip-flopped...very tight finishes in the middle
17 protesting 05
03 protesting 13
NYYC got the shift...
and is in a controlling position over RORC coming up to the second windward mark.
Windward mark roundings
19, 01, 04, 08, 16, 13, 06, 03, 10, 18, 02, 11, 05, 17, 09, 07, 15, 12, 14
very tight with lots of overlapped boats (and no yelling!)
very tight with lots of overlapped boats (and no yelling!)
Race #7 Start
One boat (11?) over at pin but came back immediately.
A couple of boats from the pin end were able to tack and cross the fleet after the start. Fleet spread out across the course half way up.
Breeze has picked back up...about 15 knots.
A couple of boats from the pin end were able to tack and cross the fleet after the start. Fleet spread out across the course half way up.
Breeze has picked back up...about 15 knots.
Race #7 Signals Posted
W4
255 degrees
1.5 nm to first windward mark
1.2 nm to second windward mark
Still a gorgeous day out here...
255 degrees
1.5 nm to first windward mark
1.2 nm to second windward mark
Still a gorgeous day out here...
The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker
Well, close. How about the Head Chef, Manager and Head Engineer out taking a look at the regatta they have been working so hard making a huge success on the land-based side of things!!
thanks to Java Sea
thanks to the Captain and Pilot on the tug Java Sea for holding position and letting the fleet pass on the final run!
Race #6 Finishes
St. Francis wins; Japan edges NYYC at finish.
18, 04, 19, 16. 17. 07, 09, 14, 06, 01, 03, 10, 13, 15, 05, 12. 08. 02, 11
18 protesting 11
17 protesting 18, 11, 02
sounds like maybe a jam up at the pin at the start??
18, 04, 19, 16. 17. 07, 09, 14, 06, 01, 03, 10, 13, 15, 05, 12. 08. 02, 11
18 protesting 11
17 protesting 18, 11, 02
sounds like maybe a jam up at the pin at the start??
Second windward mark
St. Francis leading from the right. NYYC seemed to have overstood on left, but perhaps were more concerned with covering Canada who fell to fifth.
18, 19, 04, 16, 17, 09, 14, 07, 08, 03, 06, 13, 01, 10, 05, 15, 12, 02, 11
18, 19, 04, 16, 17, 09, 14, 07, 08, 03, 06, 13, 01, 10, 05, 15, 12, 02, 11
NYYC covering Canada
NYYC is covering Canada out to the left side; St. Francis and Japan going to right side.
Canada just tacked near port layline and NYYC covers. Lead group of five seem to be separating from the pack.
Canada just tacked near port layline and NYYC covers. Lead group of five seem to be separating from the pack.
Split fleet on the beat
NYYC and RBYC leading on the right; St. Francis leading on the left. Left looks stronger...more breeze and slightly lifted. NYYC just tacked to go check in but looks like there will be a new leader.
Leeward Gate
Fleet pretty evenly split at the two gate marks. NYYC led around the left mark; St. Francis led around the right mark.
New course signaled at 265 degrees.
New course signaled at 265 degrees.
Viewers onshore?
Hope those at NUWC and others onshore around the Bay are enjoying the beautiful view and getting some work done at the same time! (By the way, the F-16 flyover yesterday was for the 62nd birthday celebration of the USAF at the war college...enjoy the lunch DS)
NYYC leading around top mark
Japan couldn't squeeze off NYYC before the mark and didn't have room to tack, so NYYC first followed by Japan.
19, 04, 18, 14, 17, 16, 07, 09, 08, 03, 01, 02, 15, 12, 05, 13, 10, 06, 11
11 had gotten hung up on pin boat when OCS and started about 4 minutes late
19, 04, 18, 14, 17, 16, 07, 09, 08, 03, 01, 02, 15, 12, 05, 13, 10, 06, 11
11 had gotten hung up on pin boat when OCS and started about 4 minutes late
Approaching windward mark
Windmark mark is fairly close to Conanicut Island (about 1/3 nm). Flat water and definitely some light spots and streaks of wind. Leaders are coming in from left on port layline. Japan and NYYC appear to be top two, Japan probably leading if they have room to tack to starboard to round.
Race #6 First Beat
YC Italiano did a penalty turn shortly after the start.
Boats from right and middle seem to be coming back on starboard lift.
Boats from right and middle seem to be coming back on starboard lift.
It's a BEAUTIFUL day out here...
Blue skies, westerly wind 10-14 knots, pretty strong ebb current (right to left on the course)
Race #6 course signals are up:
W4
275 degrees
1.8 nm to the first windward mark
1.2 nm to the second windward mark
About 1 1/2 minutes to the start
Race #6 course signals are up:
W4
275 degrees
1.8 nm to the first windward mark
1.2 nm to the second windward mark
About 1 1/2 minutes to the start
Results updated
YC Italiano DSQ has now been correctly scored in Race #4. This moves Royal Cork up one point. Top three now only three points apart going into today's racing.
Jobson Videos
Be sure to check out Gary Jobson's videos linked from the http://www.nyyc.org/ home page. There's a summary of each day, plus more...great stuff!
Friday, September 18
Racing will be at rendezvous area "R" which is north of the bridge.
Forecast is showing 12-18 up the Bay and up to 25 with big waves outside.
Lots of action in the jury room last night and they didn't finish up until after 11 PM. There were also several 1-point penalties assessed by the umpires for breaches of the Class Rules pertaining to the extension of the sprit pole. The penalty against Canada is under review.
Forecast is showing 12-18 up the Bay and up to 25 with big waves outside.
Lots of action in the jury room last night and they didn't finish up until after 11 PM. There were also several 1-point penalties assessed by the umpires for breaches of the Class Rules pertaining to the extension of the sprit pole. The penalty against Canada is under review.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
A few more photos...
RNZYS leading around the Race 5 leeward gate. St. Francis passed them on the second beat, but RNZYS recaptured the lead on the final run.
Corrected finishes of Race #5
Here are the official finishes from the RC
07, 18, 02, 11, 14, 19, 08, 16, 09, 13, 04, 06, 12, 17, 01, 15, 10
03 DNF
05 OCS
07, 18, 02, 11, 14, 19, 08, 16, 09, 13, 04, 06, 12, 17, 01, 15, 10
03 DNF
05 OCS
New Zealand wins!
Roger Wood will be proud!
07. 18. 02, 11, 14, 19, 08, 09, 16, 15, 13, 04, 06, 12, 17, 01, 05, 10
03 DNF
07. 18. 02, 11, 14, 19, 08, 09, 16, 15, 13, 04, 06, 12, 17, 01, 05, 10
03 DNF
Sorry...
technical glitch kept me off air for a bit...
boats coming in to finish
Gate roundings were 07, 18, 02, 12, 16, 13, 09, 11, 14, 08, 03, 10, 05, 19, 01, 06, 15, 15, 04, 17
boats coming in to finish
Gate roundings were 07, 18, 02, 12, 16, 13, 09, 11, 14, 08, 03, 10, 05, 19, 01, 06, 15, 15, 04, 17
Race #5 Windward Mark roundings
Yacht Club Italiano leading, St. Francis third
RNZYS gybed to port first and that seems to have been a good move...long port run
St. Francis also gybed early and they and RNZYS now appear 1-2 or 2-1
RNZYS gybed to port first and that seems to have been a good move...long port run
St. Francis also gybed early and they and RNZYS now appear 1-2 or 2-1
Race #5 start
Start coming up in less than 2 minutes
W4
025 degrees
1.6/1.2 nm to first and second windward marks
W4
025 degrees
1.6/1.2 nm to first and second windward marks
Correction in finish order
Boat 07 was 5th, 04 was 6th...not the other way around as reported. They crossed bow to bow.
Also 08 is protesting 02
Also 08 is protesting 02
Final Run
A little starboard and a long port...
Canada still with a 7-boatlength lead. St. Francis and Denmark 2-3
Canada still with a 7-boatlength lead. St. Francis and Denmark 2-3
2nd Windward Mark
Canada still with a big lead, followed by St. Francis and Royal Danish, then Japan and Finland. NYYC in 6th.
Race #4 Leeward Gate
New Course posted at 010 (25 degrees left)
Canada still with a Mounty-size lead
St. Francis coming in hot to round 2nd, followed by Royal Danish, then RCNB and Japan
Close group follows:
19, 07, 11, 13, 10, 16, 01, 14, 03, 02, 08, 09 all very tight; small gap, 06, bigger gap, 05
Canada still with a Mounty-size lead
St. Francis coming in hot to round 2nd, followed by Royal Danish, then RCNB and Japan
Close group follows:
19, 07, 11, 13, 10, 16, 01, 14, 03, 02, 08, 09 all very tight; small gap, 06, bigger gap, 05
Don't forget to REFRESH...
...to keep this page updated with the new posts (of course if you're reading this, you've probably refreshed)
Race #4 Windward Mark roundings
17 around first with a big lead coming in from hard left.
12 around next coming in from hard right.
then 18, 15, 04, 07, 11, 19, 13, 10, 16, 14, 03, 02, 08, 01, 09, 06, 05
12 around next coming in from hard right.
then 18, 15, 04, 07, 11, 19, 13, 10, 16, 14, 03, 02, 08, 01, 09, 06, 05
Race #4 Start
The tide is now flooding.
One General Recall.
On actual start 05, 06 and 09 over early. 06 did not clear on first attempt.
One General Recall.
On actual start 05, 06 and 09 over early. 06 did not clear on first attempt.
Race #4 Course Signals
W4
030 degrees
1.6 nm to the first windward mark
1.2 nm to the second windward mark
030 degrees
1.6 nm to the first windward mark
1.2 nm to the second windward mark
Standing by...
A few small repairs made after Race #3, now all boats ready to go.
Race #4
Course Signals at 1340
Warning Signal at 1345
Start at 1350
Race #4
Course Signals at 1340
Warning Signal at 1345
Start at 1350
Royal Cork wins Race #3...
...by an Irish mile!
08, 19, 04, 01, 17, 16, 06, 09, 05, 11. 18, 13, 15, 10, 07, 14, 02, 03, 12
16 protest 09
09 protest 16
08, 19, 04, 01, 17, 16, 06, 09, 05, 11. 18, 13, 15, 10, 07, 14, 02, 03, 12
16 protest 09
09 protest 16
Second windward mark
Royal Cork with a 47 second lead!!
Royal Bermuda second, but big spinnaker problem on set.
NYYC third, now second...followed by Japan, RORCRoyal Thames and Royal Canadian.
Bermuda back on track, but now around 5th.
Royal Bermuda second, but big spinnaker problem on set.
NYYC third, now second...followed by Japan, RORCRoyal Thames and Royal Canadian.
Bermuda back on track, but now around 5th.
Leeward gate rounding
Royal Cork with huge lead, followed by New York in second Japan and Royal Bermuda.
Windward mark rounding
08, 04, 02, 19, 16, 09, 03, 01, 13, 14, 06, 11, 17, 05, 15, 10, 07, 18, 12
NYYC made a big comeback after being over early.
NYYC made a big comeback after being over early.
Approaching windward mark
Current still ebbing with the wind almost a knot.
Royal Cork 08 with a solid lead.
Japan will be second!
Royal Cork 08 with a solid lead.
Japan will be second!
first beat
boats about 3/4 of the way up the beat. Wind is definitely getting softer...maybe 8-12 max. time to shift gears!
Race #3 First Beat
Boats on left not looking so good. 05 took pin, but finally tacked and was passing behind boats in the middle. Royal Cork is out n the front row...could be early leader
Race #2 Finishes
08, 12, 17, 19, 16, 15, 01, 03, 06, 10, 18, 14, 13, 11, 02, 04, 09, 07, 05 (had a problem with their genoa battens...now replaced)
more roundings
third place boat is doing a circle...lost two boats
12 is second, followed by 17, 19 (NYYC), 01 (still having spinnaker issues)
12 is second, followed by 17, 19 (NYYC), 01 (still having spinnaker issues)
Leeward Gate
Leaders went around right hand buoy.
Royal Cork still leading with Royal Danish in second.
Royal St. George rounded left buoy and tacked to starboard looking pretty good. NYYC did same, but just tacked back to port to clear air from St. Georges.
Royal Cork still leading with Royal Danish in second.
Royal St. George rounded left buoy and tacked to starboard looking pretty good. NYYC did same, but just tacked back to port to clear air from St. Georges.
Approaching Windward Mark #1
Boats are about 3/4 the way up the beat. Boats in middle left appear to be leading.
Royal Cork seems to have narrow lead. Royal Danish will be close.
Royal Cork seems to have narrow lead. Royal Danish will be close.
Race 2, First beat
boats stayed starboard off the line...some are starting to tack over,.but leaders still on starboard
Thursday, Sept. 17
Beautiful day! North winds 14-17 knots. Pretty strong southerly ebb tide right now should keep the fleet back on the start. Partly cloudy, small chop.
3 minutes to the start of Race 2 (the first race today)
3 minutes to the start of Race 2 (the first race today)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Wednesday's Racing
There is a maximum wind limit of sustained 22 knots to start a race and sustained 25 knots to continue a race. While setting up for the second race today, the RC was reading winds close to, but not over, the maximum. However, there had been a problem with the genoa head webbing on the supplied jibs that had resulted in two failures during the first race (both boats were awarded redress) and several other boats were having a similar problem as the RC was setting up for the second race. It was decided that there was too great a risk of more breakdowns and racing was ended for the day. All of the sails have gone to the sail loft to be repaired overnight and will be ready for racing on Thursday.
Race 1 Protest Results
02 - Redress given; average for all other races
11 - Redress given; average for all other races
07 p 09 - Protest dismissed
12 p 18 - Protest dismissed
11 - Redress given; average for all other races
07 p 09 - Protest dismissed
12 p 18 - Protest dismissed
Racing done for the day
Due to high winds and some breakdowns RC has canceled for the day and the fleet is headed in.
RC in position
The RC is anchored near the North end of Gould Island, final repairs are being made by the technical committee. Wind is near the maximum limit, of 22 knots but hoping to get underway in approximately 15 minutes.
Race location changed
Due to the rough conditions and the number of breakdowns, the RC is moving the fleet to rendezvous "R". North of the bridge.
Racing will resume in approximately an hour.
Stanby for more.
Racing will resume in approximately an hour.
Stanby for more.
Protest Race 1
07 protest 09, 16 protest 03, 12 protest 18, 02 filling for redress, 11 filling for redress.
Final Run
Boats are approaching the finish, Canada is still in the lead.
Wind Notheast at 13-16 knots, seas are pretty big.
Wind Notheast at 13-16 knots, seas are pretty big.
Course Change
The RC has posted 080 at the leeward gate for next windward leg. 01, 12, 14 are the last three boats around.
Race 1 Leeward Gate
17 Canada has a big lead followed by a close group of four that includes 19, 04, 08, 05. Big gap next is 03, 06, 16, 15, 10, 02, 09, 07, 13, 18. Gap to the last three. 11 had a breakdown and dropped out first race
Ready for racing!
Rendevous location ALPHA southeast of R "2" Brenton Point
Forecast is northeast wind 10-20 knots!!
Forecast is northeast wind 10-20 knots!!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
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