Wed Nite RACE 5
A SE blowing between 17-24knots, nice flat sea. Another mundane course without true runs and only a short beat. We got a good start right on the line with speed, we managed to hold our own on the first leg. On the downwind we sailed a good line allowing us to put some distance on those behind us. On the fectch we were able to hang onto Periwinkle to within 4 boat lenths. This we held to the leeward mark. We were able to get a slightly higher bow angle on the beat and were edging our way forward. Periwinkle had a technical problem which they respolved quickly but this did allow us to sneak through. They sailed hard to try and pass us again but we still managed to cross the finish line 4 seconds ahead of them. We came first overall in this race. Giving us First overall in the series. Aboard were: Ian, Sarel, Siger, Michael, Massimo, Tony, Wanita(Guest), Dale, Neville. Boat performed well with no problems.