We are back at it here in warm and sunny Key West Florida for Quantum KWRW! Everyone is now on the water and preparing for Race 6 of this regatta. The weather forecast is more promising today and George Caras of Commander's Weather feels optimistic the Race Committee will successfully hold three races. However, we all know better than to guarantee such statements!
A Note on the Weather...
Currently, we have the remnants of a front just in-sight to our N/NE which will pass over our sailors in the next hour or two.
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| Division 1 RC/Blogger Susan Burnside keeping an eye to the sky! |
Out first race of the day will likely be the most challenging. While this front slides over the courses, there could be a shower or two, and possibly some gusty conditions. None of which will last long, but enough to keep all on their toes!
By around 1200 and onward, the expectation is dryer air, and sustained winds of 11-16kts between 010-030, shifting more towards 040 by mid afternoon (1500-1600h.) If all goes well, the RC will push for a three race day, as long as the conditions will allow for each race to be a fair event.
We do have a few "stories" from the water worth noting.
Division 2: The Melges 32 fleet, Pisces and Samba Pa Ti both have 14 points, with Pisces winning the tie-breaker. With Hedgehog in third at 25 points and Mascalzone Latino trailing with 28 points. Over in the M-24 fleet, West Marine Rigging/New England Ropes has a pretty secure lead with 5 points, having won all the races so far. WTF is in second with 15 points, Blu Moon at 18, Monsoon with 20, and Convexity holding 23.
Division 3: For PHRF 1 'TeamWork' and 'Tres Hombres' are tied at 10 points each and neck-to-neck! The PHRF 2 sees 'Tangent' and 'L'Outrage' duking it out, with only one point of seperation and taking turns between the 1st and 2nd place position.
Who will be on-top of the leader-boards by end of day...
