17:42 | First finishers in Race 11- FRA192, POL10, BRA50, DEN111, USA34, BRA3333, AUS0, POL16, ISR1, BRA999
15:45 | No more racing today – we have scheduled skippers meeting for 10.00 tomorrow; first warning signmal at 11.00
15:18 | FRA192 is leading from POL10 , ARG 3, – Dennis Littel crashed at Mark 1 and had to retire , maybe a knee problem. Aus120 taken out from behind on the staret bline – for sure we have a couple of protests tonight
15:05 | Race 11 underwway – clear start
16:44 | after 10 races – FRA192, BRA3333, BRA50, ISR1, ARG3, AUS0, POL16, DEN1111, USA34, FRA531
14:45 | There has been an accident – the mark 2 is going down, the RC are quickly replacing the mark !
14:43 | Top 10 finishers- FRA192, BRA50, USA34, AUS0, ARG3, POL16, ISR1, BRA3333, DEN111, EST202
14:37 | some adjustment to the course is required before the final race of the day – race 11
14:21 | FRA192 finishes – ahead of BRA50, ARG3, AUS0 ISR1 -but i may need to review that finish
14:12 | Great spectacle – really exciting and easy to follow from the beacch
14:12 | Leading race 10 – FRA192, USA34, BRA50 , ARG3
13:57 | only a few minutes away from the start of race 10 – wind has picked up , and it looks fantastic racing conditions
13:35 | After 9 races – FRA192, BRA3333, ISR1, BRA50, ARG3, AUS0, DEN111, POL16, NED13, USA34
13:22 | Top 10 in race 9 – USA34, ISR1, BRA50, NED13, ARG3, BRA3333, FRA531, AUS0, FRA192, BRA2497,
13:03 | Next warning signal is at 14.00
15:03 |
12:59 | First 5 finishers were – USA34, ISR1, BRA50, NED13, ARG3..
12:48 | At mark 1 for second time – USA34, NED13, ISR1, BRA3333, BRA50
14:43 | the wind is around 9 knots – 4th is FRA531 not 192
12:48 | afterr 1 lap – USA34, NED13, BRA3333, FRA192, ISR1
14:42 | at mark 1 – USA34, NED13, FRA752, BRA3333, FRA531
12:40 | but no OCS … !
12:39 | clear start in race 9- although a few guys may have been involved in a port tack pile up !
12:25 | Top 5 after 8 races – FRA192, BRA3333, ISR1, ARG3, BRA50
12:11 | The wind is shifting they may have to reset the course
12:10 | First finishers – BRA50, FRA192, ARG3, BRA3333, AUS0, ISR1, POL10, NED13, BRA2497, FRA752
12:05 | At the finish – BRA50, FRA192, ARG3…
11:54 | Still leading is Gabriel Browne (BRA50) from FRA192 and ARG3
11:45 | Leading sailors at half way – BRA50, FRA192, ARG3, BRA3333, POL?, ISR1. AUS0
11:39 | Race 8 is underway in good wind – DOM22 OCS
11:26 | While we are waiting for the first start – a big thank you to mthe sponsors of the event – main sponsors are Municipio de San Juan, Ruerto Rico Tourism, Department of Recreation and Sports , and Corona.
11:18 | The days foorecast did not look good – but it has improved remarkably , lets hope we can get 4 races today . however things change very fast here in Puerto Rico.!
11:17 | Casper is on his way home this morning – we wish him well, a speedy recovery and back on the formula track soon
11:13 | We have lowered postponement – warning signal at 11.30. The wind is 12knots in starting area , with gusts of 15>18
09:10 | I have got AGM hangover – and it is not because of alcohol overload ! Whichever side of the fence you sit – i am sure all concerned believed passionately in the future of the class.
09:07 | Minutes of AGM will be published in due course – the main topics of discussion and debate are the agreed changes to class rules – fro 3 to 2 fins ; from 3 to 2 sails. As ever, there are widely conflicting (different ) viewpoints – and many good arguments on both sides.
09:05 | Skippers meeting today is at 10.30; but for once all the talk is not about the forecast for today , but last nights AGM !
