Gary took the helm of Trouble today and had a good first race of the RYCT Winter Series. After a hectic start sandwiched between a number of boats, Trouble got away well. We had some problems approaching and rounding the top mark and dropped back a bit but caught up well on the windward legs to finish third across and on time. Our best result so far in the winter races this year. Gaz is under strict instructions not to do so well that he makes the usual skipper look bad!
No chance of Wildfire looking bad as she steadily mowed down Natelle 2 for another impressive win. I have arranged for a diver to make some modifications to Wildfire's keel before the next race!
Some crew members were very amused to find the skipper grappling unsuccessfully with issues that he gives them a hard time about on a weekly basis, and his inability to stay out of the drivers seat. Karmic retribution they reckon.
