Day 4, Aeolus, the Ancient Greek god of the wind, returned to the race area providing conditions of 14-20 knots for 4 races to be completed.
Race 8, The north east thermal kicked in early in the morning.
Unfortunately, close to the beach it was shifting quite a bit to the west with massive holes of no wind. The race officer decided to move the course a LONG way off shore where the fresh thermal was stable in both direction and strength. Reports from the start boat said about 14 knots, so quite a few guys rigged 12+m and chugged out to the course. Most of the fleet not even planning to get to the start line. Once we had all made it to the race area,,,,, Aeolus flicked the switch on the turbines and we were suddenly in
18+ knots with waves? Taking his first bullet of the regatta was an
18+ ecstatic
GRE-28, 2nd LAT-23, 3rd FRA-55.
Race 9, After the mayhem of whole fleet being on overpowered gear for race 8, the race officer sent us back to the beach and gave us time to change our equipment. He took this time to relocate the course back in its usual spot closer to the shore. Back out in now solid 16-20knots and race 9 showed us the strength of the “French connection” 1st LAT-23, 2nd FRA-55, 3rd FRA 1642.
Race 10, Wind still 16-20 knots, into 1st no surprises, LAT-23 who has really given a master class in Formula, showing us why he is number one.
2nd, the youth star EST-347 who now moves into the lead for the overall youth title ahead of his teammate EST-228. 3rd, having a fine day so far FRA-1642.
Race 11, after a break for lunch we had time for one last race. Winds dropping to about 14-18 knots. 1st LAT-23, 2nd & 3rd, team France, with
FRA-55 & FRA-1642. Great day for Edwy, placing 3rd in three of today’s races.
Update on the overall youth standings. Currently leading after 11 races is EST-347, 2nd EST-228, 3rd GRE-281. And a quick mention for our youngest and smallest Youth competitor, GRE-2002, he is racing in his first formula event, is 13 years old, weighs 45 kg, and has managed to complete all but the last race so far. Well done!!!
A windy day today, more wind forecast for the last day of this years event.
Stay tuned.
Jason
