Invitational Cup Qualifying Series Day 1
on Thursday September 9, 2010 09:30AM
Wednesday was the first day of racing at the NYYC Invitational Cup Qualifying Series. Our Team of Travis Weisleder, Rob Whittemore, Ben Buhl and Lud Kimbrough were sailing against some very tough competition which included past Sonar North American Champions and Olympic sailors.
The 24 teams are divided into 2 groups with one group sailing Sonars and the other J22 in the morning. Then in the afternoon they switch boats. They will do this for racing Wednesday and Thursday, then starting Friday, the top 12 teams will sail in Sonars and the bottom half in J22.
Conditions to start the regatta on Wednesday were very windy. Initially the race committee forbid the boats from flying spinnakers for the first two races. The wind abated a little bit allowing spinnakers to be used for the remaining races.
After 8 races the team is currently in 7th place (results) in their group. One point out of the final transfer spot to the big show on Friday. Thursday is the final day of qualifying. Real-time updates and pictures are being posted on the teams Facebook Page and racing can be watched live via kattack. There's also an official NYYC Blog being updated during racing.
Good luck today FBYC!
Photo by Armory Ross