Beda,
I can assure you that if Orianna had not turned away there would have been a violent collision. I was to leeward of Orianna and had a good view and perspective. And he was yelling loudly - you ignored him and made no effort to change course.
Keith
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Posted by: Beda Brichacek on 11/15/2021 at 9:37 AM
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Keith,
First, congratulations to your victories in both races yesterday. Great sailing as usual.
In response to your post concerning two starts of Uncloudy Day. I acknowledge that as a windward boat I have to keep clear of a leeward boat and in my opinion in both cases I did.
1/ Last week at the start of the second race I observed the right of way of Revolution and stayed clear of her. It led to Uncloudy Day crossing the starting line early. I returned behind the starting line (while avoiding the other boats when doing so) and restarted the race.
2/ During the start of the second race yesterday, I again tried to stay clear of the leeward boat with the right of way and in my opinion I did until Uncloudy Day was clear ahead and I could fall off again and the originally leeward boat crossed astern.
That said, I really appreciate the opportunity to race at Herrington Harbour. I try to race hard but fair. During the racing close situations are unavoidable and I will do my best to eliminate encounters when the other boats may feel uncomfortable.
...... and when I break the rules I do "720" as I always did during my sailing career.
I apologize to all who felt offended and will do my best to keep the distance between Uncloudy Day and other boats larger in the future.
beda
(Uncloudy Day)
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