Five boats (mostly dinghies) for "low water level" racing - September 25, 2004
Lake level is down about 30' with no docks in the water, making launching difficult

The first race was a "reverse pursuit" (slow boats start first, then faster boats based on handicap) won by Gicker on Lido14 #1159

Palmer's Lido 14 #6253 was consistently in the hunt for all three races, tying for 2nd in the second race

Race #2's start had everyone bunched up together on starbord tack at the pin,
as seen here, except for Gicker's Lido #1159 is off to the right sailing on port tack...

...which turned into a big lead at the gybe/wing mark, winning the second race by more than 2 minutes

The start of race #3 was much the same; everyone on starboard tack down the line near the pin
Note the great start by C22 #1928 "Trouble" (far right, in the lead)
[left to right: Lido #6253, Holder #81, Lido #1159, Banshee #8065 and Catalina 22 #1928]


That great start turned into a first place finish for the third race!

Bennett on Banshee #8065 gained big on the reaching legs (particularly on B course, 2nd race)

Holder 20 #81 was looking good and having fun

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