Juniors kick off their Spring Season!
on Monday March 30, 2015 10:12PM
WHAT COLD???
FBYC Juniors kicked off their season with the Spring Race Teams’ first practice on Sunday, March 29th. The day brought a balmy high of 45 degrees, water temperature of 43 degrees, and wind gusts into the teens! We had 6 Optis and 2 Lasers sailing, but many more sailors had to drop out because their drysuits were not rated for the conditions. Even the coaches, Cori Radtke and Bobby Lippincott, wore drysuits! For safety reasons we used two coach boats and kept everyone inside Fishing Bay. The sailors practiced mark rounding, starting, acceleration off the line, and boat speed. Aside from a few numb fingers and red noses, it was a great day and everyone had a wonderful time catching up with friends. We got a lot of excited looks from cars passing on Fishing Bay Road!
The teams will meet most Sundays through the end of May, leaving Saturdays free for lacrosse and soccer. Come out and sail with us! It can only get warmer! For additional information, contact the Team Coordinators, Bo and Camille Bragg, at: bo@braggco.com
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