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It was a ripper day at the Duck, and the conditions gave everyone a chance. I hope we all have an enjoyable and safe festive season.
Special thanks to the owners of the Duck, to Col for organising and reporting the racing, and Mike and Kermit (and others) for documenting the fun.
I am not sure the photos show how tough it must have been at times at the ‘Duck today. Sorry I missed it, but then again a B rig is my smallest.
Thanks for the report and the photos, not as good as being there but it all helps!!
Duck luck was the key factor – makes you look fast (or slow)!!
Thanks for a great day of fun close racing.
My fellow sailors, the results seem to be the focus and not the amount of fun we had yesterday sailing in the typical ‘Duck conditions. In the interest of harmony I will return my silver medal and accept that a skipper who missed one race, was on the fountain for most of another race, and had to have a re-start/re-launch in another race as he was caught in the weeds behind the starting line is unlikely to get a podium finish in our fleet. However I had a great time racing yesterday and hope that all other skippers did too. It is hard to leave the ‘Duck without a smile on your face.
As to Kermit’s issue – suck it up pal, you are sailing fast and making good decisions. Your spot is very much at risk.
It was another great day at the Duck. Most of the time we had enough wind, but not always from the direction we wanted. The last race was blown out, but fortunately the boats escaped damage. As is usual at the Duck, once we stopped the racing and had coffee the ideal conditions returned to the pond!!
Another great day of sailing the Canal. Thanks for the photos and report Kermit – at least the photos are accurate!!
Thanks for the score sheet and the photos Mike. The score sheet is a nice addition.
The Duck was at it’s variable best. Duck luck was evident, both good and bad, and it helped keep the fleet together. Very few runaway winners today. Lots of close finishes, and quite a few collisions in the gusts.
Ron dominated with some fountain time. The rest of us looked on in awe. Boats caught on the starting line buoy (twice) will not be mentioned.
Thank you to Mike and Phil for a great day of sailing.
Did anyone miss the heartless old bloke who used to use black sails?? I didn’t think so!!
Sounds like a ripper day at the Duck – sorry I was unable to join in. Thank you for your report Col. Now I am looking forward to the Frog’s view on what really happened!!
The Admiral does seem to be attracted to the buoys!
An interesting day of sailing well reported and recorded.
