Offshore Spring Series #3 Writeup
on Tuesday May 10, 2011 12:12PM
Before the start the racers exchanged friendly banter during the drift-fest. Wavelength graced us with a flawless mast climbing performance akin to Cirque du Soleil. Although they were a ways off I think I heard someone say hang on to that halyard and get ready for the flip...
There were a few new and returning faces on the course this week. Jerry Latell's CHUPACABRA, aka "goat sucker," is now a regular in PHRF B. Evidently the vampire theme worked as they got a bullet for each fang...Mike Chesser's SCUBA KAT came out adding to the C fleet competition - there seems to be a trend naming boats after cats...Finally, Steve Wirt's PLEIONE, also PHRF C, appeared on the scene as a long lost cousin of NEREID (mythology reference). We are glad to see you all on the water and hope to continue to see you out there!
Although folks appeared to stand still at times some still managed to use their wind voodoo. The fleet was able to complete two races.
In the 7 boat PHRF-A fleet Rob Whittets Wavelength, which has the highest rating in the A fleet, was first over the line in the second race and corrected to 2-1 to win the day moving them to 2nd in the series. Chilcoot beat Double Eagle in tie breaker for 2nd and 3rd. Chupacabra was the top boat in the 6-boat PHRF-B fleet just ahead of David Hinkles Elancer and Mike Dale's Juggernaut. Prophet won the 8-boat PHRF-C fleet and was followed by Schiehallion and Blue Moon.
Check out a couple photos from the days racing as well as race 4 results, race 5 results and current spring series standings.