chris williams
Active Member
I just got home a few hours ago. The link to the final results are here - http://www.lakebluffyachtclub.org/na2012.html
First, I want to mention the great job the Lake Bluff YC members did organizing this. It was held on a Lake Michigan beach in Waukegan, IL so they had to transport all sorts of supplies up there, including coolers, computers, BBQ grills, etc. Waukegan YC loaned some power boats, and let us use their clubhouse for a dinner Friday. Thanks to all who volunteered! I also want to mention that Connie Miller and Betsy Schmidt attended their 25th consecutive NAs - due to an illness in Connie's family they got there late, but they have attended half of the 50 NAs we have had!
The first day we had only two races due to pretty light air. If I recall correctly we were sailing in a westerly, but my memory is foggy. The second day the wind required some hiking, and we had more chop. We had a northerly that built a bit as they day went by. Earlier in the day left tended to be favored, but the wind swung right towards the end of the day. My major recollection was having the eventual winner, David Mendelblatt below me on port going upwind, and he was fully sheeted in (in a Laser it would be referred to as two-blocked) and he was going faster and higher than me (not that I am a rocket-ship, but I have not seen someone be able to sheet that tight in a moderate breeze.) I should have asked him how he does it.
The final day started out with a moderate southerly with a lot of chop. As expected, the breeze built by the time our third and final race of the day started. Per this report, it was gusting to 20 (although I did not think it was that windy) while the race was underway http://www.iwindsurf.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=142&siteID=2020&days=1&Isection=Wind+Yesterday The really memorable thing about that race was the big chop/wave action. It made for some really fun downwinds on the W/L courses we were sailing.
David Mendelblatt ended up winning by 10 points over Greg Gust.
When you look at the results, you will see an incredible number of black flag DSQs (BFDs.) The race committee had trouble getting the fleet started without general recalls the first day, so they decided to fly the black flag for every race. I have never sailed in a regatta where the committee so heavily relied on the black flag, and it resulted in a lot of BFDs.
It was a really fun regatta!! Chris
First, I want to mention the great job the Lake Bluff YC members did organizing this. It was held on a Lake Michigan beach in Waukegan, IL so they had to transport all sorts of supplies up there, including coolers, computers, BBQ grills, etc. Waukegan YC loaned some power boats, and let us use their clubhouse for a dinner Friday. Thanks to all who volunteered! I also want to mention that Connie Miller and Betsy Schmidt attended their 25th consecutive NAs - due to an illness in Connie's family they got there late, but they have attended half of the 50 NAs we have had!
The first day we had only two races due to pretty light air. If I recall correctly we were sailing in a westerly, but my memory is foggy. The second day the wind required some hiking, and we had more chop. We had a northerly that built a bit as they day went by. Earlier in the day left tended to be favored, but the wind swung right towards the end of the day. My major recollection was having the eventual winner, David Mendelblatt below me on port going upwind, and he was fully sheeted in (in a Laser it would be referred to as two-blocked) and he was going faster and higher than me (not that I am a rocket-ship, but I have not seen someone be able to sheet that tight in a moderate breeze.) I should have asked him how he does it.
The final day started out with a moderate southerly with a lot of chop. As expected, the breeze built by the time our third and final race of the day started. Per this report, it was gusting to 20 (although I did not think it was that windy) while the race was underway http://www.iwindsurf.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=142&siteID=2020&days=1&Isection=Wind+Yesterday The really memorable thing about that race was the big chop/wave action. It made for some really fun downwinds on the W/L courses we were sailing.
David Mendelblatt ended up winning by 10 points over Greg Gust.
When you look at the results, you will see an incredible number of black flag DSQs (BFDs.) The race committee had trouble getting the fleet started without general recalls the first day, so they decided to fly the black flag for every race. I have never sailed in a regatta where the committee so heavily relied on the black flag, and it resulted in a lot of BFDs.
It was a really fun regatta!! Chris