June 10, 2006 GGYC - City Front Races

It was a good sailing day with quite steady winds in the 10-14 knot range - quite unusual for June on the bay. the fog never cleared and inland areas didn't heat up, so the thermal never developed. It all made for very good racing conditions that rewarded good tactics and boat handling.

Here is a first: we have short videos of the starts of each race. There are 13 and 19 megabyte files, so you'll probably need a broadband connection to view them. Be patient as it may take a while for your browser to digest them for your viewing pleasure. You get the final countdown and the gun, and the first boats off the line. If you ever wondered what happens on the Race Deck, listen to the background voices. Enjoy. 1st Race, and 2nd Race.

Pics & movies by Rick Van Mell.

PRO Pat Salvo sets up	Lots to sort out	Roger McClellan spots, Sandy Van Mell records
John Melton is ready to ...	get under way.	Art Fowler skippers friend Bill Brugler's boat
Tom Cat looks good...	and fast	Likewise Absolute
Captain Hooke	Mustang	Razor
1st race start	Moving toward shore ...	splitting tacks
Freedom Won	Looking for wind	Pacific High
Mustang starts	Race Deck crew includes Gary & Pat Salvo, Roger & Linda McClellan, and Rick & Sandy Van Mell	Jon calls time
Working the shore...	to stay out of current...	pays off.
Feather fleet visits ...	on their way to the Gate	Absolute wins first race,
Tom Cat right behind	Captain Hooke
Tom Cat wins 2nd race	Pacific High heads home.