ROUND ROBBEN ISLAND RACE 17 October 2015

As a crew, we were unsure as to whether to race this race. We were aware of the weather conditions and the potential to be played with by the winds.. making for a frustrating day. Eventually Cath made the call to race.. stating that we will still have fun sailing and so right she is. Almost no wind on the start line, making for a slow crossing and trying to pick up the wisps of wind coming through, putting in a few tacks to get into the clear.. The decision was taken to round the island to Port.. One in the wind, Yolo set of for a Soldiers course.. working to keep as much speed in the boat as possible... hoisting a downwind sail when getting closer the the island. A bit less wind in the lee of the island and then perhpas a early shift back to the jib, only to find the wind shifting around the island. a few tacks and then around the island, after which the winds shifted and when getting close the the coast again the winds started dropping.. Up till this time we were set for a second over the line.. winds were coming from all sides.. with some of the smaller boats picking up a SE and making their way over the line.. On Yolo we could see NW puffs on the water... and had to just sit and wait for it.. which came with other boats behind us who were able to ride it in.. then we got going again.. and crossed the line. IN the end we scored a 3rd in our class. Nice sailing.. Perhaps the last 30 minutes were a bit frustrating. Aboard: Dale, Shane, Cath and  two guests.. Wesley and Luke supplied by the club.