On board were Beth, Larry and Rocky with our SECRET WEAPON, Terry from Sea Raven, a Kiwi and EXCELLENT crew. It was a flawless race and we are waiting to hear the results. We were second to cross the line behind the beauty mentioned below, Kiapa.
Sun Baby, above, just after the start. Larry had us unfurl the screecher (a kite, a flying sail like a spinakker) right at the start line which pushed us out front. This is a large flat sail used for light air. A key tool for the lighter Baja breezes. Larry LOVES it.
See the pre race video for our friends Lionel and Irene on Kiapa. Terrific people and spectacular yacht. They rated her -250 initially but in the race list was rated -150. We were rated 135. Keeley our little race boat is 81. Cats are fast!
Kiapa, a Morrelli and Melvin Gun Boat design.
Here is the race start. We have ALL kinds of boats. Notice the little red one. He may, with his rating, adjust out and beat us all!
Kiapa started behind all. Take a look at her threading the needle below!
Our race committee S/C Commodore Fred Delaney and Al from Tuna Tamer.
Sailing vessel Scaramouche, the fastest monohull. So far, with provisional results, over the line it was
1 - Kiapa
2 - Sun Baby
3 - Scaramouche
Additional photos taken by S/C Commodore Fred Delaney who was helping with race committee.
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| Just after the start, approaching the first mark. |
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| Mark rounding number 1. |
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| Heading up wind. |
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| Just after the finish, sailing down bay to marina. |
Great race captain! It was all in the start!
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