Wow, what a start to a regatta! Sailors and spectators were greeted on their drive to UNH with a mix of snow and cold rain. Then the rain came down harder, and turned to a snowy slush to a depth of about a half an inch, making docks and boats slippery.
Hosting the Priddy was fitting for our first home regatta after the fire, in new boats and with new sails. We all restart someplace. It was a freshman event in a multiple sense. There was no consistent breeze until about 12:30. Four races were sailed in rain until the breeze began to shut down leaving holes around the course. Thanks to the Marks who bought out Dunkin' Donuts' coffee machine for all competitors, trying to add a bit of warmth to an otherwise cold day. Thanks also to the Wildcats who helped in the mark boat and on shore with scoring. No protests were filed. MMA was a no show, and Colby dropped early Sat. am, leaving us with seven teams. No coaches therefore no NEISA rep. Tomorrows forecast is for 60 degrees, 5-10mph and 30% chance of rain. The warmer temps will be welcome. Courses were W4 and W3. Leading are the Bears with the Jumbos close behind. The Catamounts and Wildcats are nipping at their heels. Tomorrow should be a great day. Full results can be found at: https://ts2.collegesailing.info/view/597/scores Diana Diana Weidenbacker Head Coach University of New Hampshire Sailing Team Director UNH Community Sailing Centre H 603.868.5189 C 207.752.1462 W http://www.unh.edu/sailing-club/ Facebook UNH Community Sailing Centre "All kids on the Seacoast should know how to sail" ________________________________________________ neisa mailing list [email protected] http://www.collegesailing.org/mailman/?listname=neisa Unsubscribe: Send a blank email to [email protected]
