Windy Day!
Several classes were scheduled to race this weekend, including the J-24, Snipe, Ilca, Sunfish, and Finn. The US Sailing Center was very busy. The weather forecast for this day called for sustained winds above 20kt. It was predicted earlier in the week, so it was no surprise.
When planning a successful day, it's often best to figure out what can go wrong first! My risk assessment was easy to make. Boats would capsize, sails could rip, and masts could break. There was no significant, solid benefit to going sailing. The plan was to stay in the classroom and do some land drills. We contacted the Camillus House Verde Gardens group and canceled with them. The rest of our students, primarily intermediate sailors, would now all fit aboard our safety boat and coach boat. At the least, we would make it out and watch the racing and go to a sandbar for a swim.
Much of the racing was canceled due to the unpredictable weather conditions. The Snipes and J-24s made it out, but several boats returned with damaged sails and other equipment. While the kids were in the classroom, I attempted to launch the safety boat, but the crane we usually use was broken. Some of our students made it out in the coach boat but soon returned.
Though we didn’t get a chance to sail on this day, we sure did have fun doing land-based drills, learning about parts of the boat, playing “Sailing Jeopardy” and hanging out with each other here at the Sailing Center!
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