On Wednesday, July 2, 2014 10:14:44 AM, "Hansman, Dave" wrote:

You would have loved the CDR.

Wind was from the west-south-west at about 15 knots to 18 knots with gusts 25 to 30 knots.  Big wave action.  We sailed virtually due south (190 deg heading) with the CB up 1/3, not quite on a beam reach.  Lots of planing and riding the waves.  Had to make one short tack to make it around J9, then we headed SE down the channel with the wind moving around to the SSW.  We were on plane from J9 right to the island, and this was under main and jib only - what a ride!  As we entered the channel, we raised the chute and rode that all the way back to the club, again on plane most of the time.  The little seminar chute work in windy conditions  you did on Sunday really came in handy on Tuesday, thanks.

We raised quite a stir as we blew by several keel boats – and one was cheering us as we passed by them (although they said they were too busy hanging on to take photos).  Dave and I were the 5th boat to cross the finish line.  We did the whole route well under 2 hours due to the huge winds.  Sue and Steph had an equally fun ride but they were at least 10 minutes behind us.  Steph kissed the ground as he staggered off their W - it was hard work!

Good party and music ensued.  All in all, an excellent Canada Day.  Will send results and photos that I can get hold of.

Best regards,

Dave