Lyric, Haiku, Tahlia, Optiminium, and L'oaa Nalu met at the starting line for the start of the first Admiralty Cove race of the 2013 SEAS Cup season. As the countdown to the 10:15 start was proceeding, the breeze seemed to be filling in from the south. Was it too early to be hopeful? Finally, the starting horn was blown, and the boats took off towards Admiralty Cove in strengthening 5-10 knot breeze.
This Memorial Day Weekend Southeast Alaska Sailing sponsored three sailing events which turned out to be both challenging and rewarding to the participants. The opening race brought out the largest fleet in yeyears.
This Memorial Day Weekend Southeast Alaska Sailing sponsored three sailing events which turned out to be both challenging and rewarding to the participants. The opening race brought out the largest fleet in years.
A steady 10 knot breeze launched the 2013 SEAS Cup sail boat race series with 4 boats at the start off Marmion Island.
With a dense fog lifting, a pleasant reach to Point Arden found the fleet still in close quarters and the wind dropping to the low side of 5 knots. Most of the fleet took a counter clockwise approach to Grand Island and Surprise emerged from the rounding with a considerable and growing lead.
Tahlia scratched short of Grand and Sound Discovery joined Loa’a Nalu fighting the tide change looking for wind. After a radio exchange the crew of Sound Discovery decided to scratch just 20 minutes to soon.
Well, the SEAS BBQ and Swap Meet went off very well with a few new skippers and crew showing up for the event. There were 4 tables full of items for sale or giveaway with a few people taking home new treasures! Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! We'd like to see the swap meet expand in coming years to include sailors, power boaters and commercial fishing vessels participating.