In contrast, feedback from many people afterwards suggested that it was an eventful day - difficulties getting boats to "point", getting spinnakers to fly properly, a couple of "close encounters", with minor damage.
Fortunately, we had a relatively easy day compared with others - no issues or incidents.
My own focus was to ensure that I picked up wind shifts from the prevailing wind coming across the land. So much of my time was spent "head out of the boat".
The fist race was a Gate Start, which we managed to achieve reasonably successfully. After that, it was a case of managing the wind shifts and trying to get used to spinnaker reaches. We ended up with 24 points - best result to date.
The other two races were "line starts", which we were less successful at. Maybe I was loosing concentration. Either wsy, we ended up 35 & 36, respectively.
Going into the final day, we are 34 out of 44 boats. We need some good results on the last day tomorrow to consolidate the position.
The photo was taken at the end of race 7, and shows the Welsh Harp Salling Club representatives at the Nationals.
From left to right: Andy W, Helen, Dennis, Chris, Andy S, Steve, Michal, Duncan.
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