Winds finally picked up to 10- 15 knots at 2.30pm to start race 4. Jesper Vesterstrom got away clean on port tack while Allen and McGain played it safe on Starboard. With the winds light inshore Vesterstrom heading out to sea got more pressure and was able to round the weather mark ahead of Allen with McGain close behind in second and third place.
Allen was able to get past Vesterstrom on the downwind and held the lead to the finish, with Jesper in second and McGain in third.
Race 5. The winds started to pick up but there a storm looming from inland, which made the conditions challenging. The gusts were now up to 18 knots but the holes were down to 8 knots. The fleet got away clean, with the top 3 guys all on port tack heading into fresh breeze. McGain rounded first with Allen close behind in second and Jesper within a stone’s throw in third. Allen once again picked up distance downwind to just get ahead of McGain at the leeward mark. McGain was able to stay in touch with Allen during the upwind rounded just ahead before the run to the finish. McGain staying outside was able to hold a better angle while Allen jibed inshore. As the two sailors approached the bottom mark it was McGain who rounded first and then had a short reach to the finish, Allen got second and Jesper rounded out the top 3.
After 5 races.
1. McGain
2. Allen
3. Vesterstrom.
Lots like a southerly change tomorrow which could mean more challenging racing.
