RC Laser Fleet 14 began their 2022 racing season with 2 Walkabout races at Holiday Harbor thanks to Jack Bennett. Although Jack could not compete with us he did provide the venue and his home for debriefing following the event.
It was a perfect day for racing. Many of us were recovering from injuries’ obtained over the winter, so the fact that the winds were light allowed us to keep up with our boats. It was darn near 80 degrees with plenty of sunshine. Very few pleasure boats were tied up on the dock which made for very few obstacles to avoid.
Nine of us showed up to race and enjoy the afternoon. The first race could have had a completely different outcome had all the competitors listened to the skippers meeting defining the course, but that didn’t happen. Playing follow the leader, as I am sure we have all done, doesn’t always lead you on the proper course. The leader of the race needs to know the proper course. You must round all of the marks to finish and having the boat racing in third to yell follow me, you know you did something wrong.
As it turns out it was Jonathan Gorbold winning both races even though he was handicapped, having surgery two weeks earlier on his knee.
Check out the complete order of finish on the “RESULTS” page.
Next week we will return to our familiar south dock at CYC to continue our Spring Series Sunday 2-4pm.
The Admiral!!!!!!!
