I got 4th in the second race today. That was also DFL so it did not feel quite so good as it would have if 44 other boats were sailing with me. Anyway, fantabulous conditions for epic moth sailing today, pretty monster waves and building breeze meant it was a bit of a hang on and say your prayers kind of day.
The first race had all the big players out and the start line was worringly close to the rocks for the publics’ benefit…… It definately was interesting sailing upwind. The great white Hope had a blistering first 45 seconds, tanking everyone off the line and rolling the entire fleet. He promptly broke his boat. I tacked off up the middle with the rest of the boys sending it hard out left. I came back to cross the fleet and lead at the windward mark with Bora right on my ass. Being so suprised to be leading I had to ask Bora how many laps we were doing. I managed no swims on the first downwind so had a healthy lead with only Arnaud on the radar on the second beat. I had a swim on the second downwind, I fucked the race up by not being able to gybe for the finish line and wound up 100 meters past the finish layline…… and had to close reach home. I was a bit annoyed with myself but hey ho, it was awesome sailing.
The second race was a race of attrition. The breeze had built and I could not hang onto the new North I have. Everyone swam at the windward mark except Arnaud and Scotty. A few of the power boats were in the way between the windward mark and spreader mark which was really fucking annoying. I think i swam about 5 to 6 times on the first downwind and didn’t see another boat. I figured i was like 8th or 9th but was pleasently suprised that no one else made it round the course in one peice. So a bit of chillage tonight and hope its more of the same tomorrow. I’m glad Dubai has changed it up a bit. Will be interested to see Amac wind it up in the waves tomorrow and give us all a lesson in how to sail. Rob Gough was the quiet achiever today, coming in with two thirds.
My money is on the great white hope to send it tomorrow, he was ripping it today before he broke his stuff. I think it must be the new haircut!!
