RMOCR Day 4

Well, the forecast was correct, and breeze was anything but abundant today.  Though we set up and sailed out for a 1115 start, the tail end of a cold front prevented the RC from getting a race off until well after 1400.  Just as we were about to string up and head home, an unexpected SE’ly filled in despite the ominous clouds that had settled in on the bay around noon.  It held just long enough for the Radial fleet to get in one super light race before completely shutting off for the day.  I took advantage of a left shift with pressure up the first beat to round top 12 or so before beginning the epic battle against my collapsing main on the downwind, which went well–I picked off a couple boats and rounded 9th, choosing the gate that set me up again for the left pressure.  A sneaky rightie near the top of the beat allowed a couple boats to get ahead, but patience sailing rhumb line on the downwind and some leeward mark moves learned college sailing put me back to finish a safe 14th.  I sit now in 18th with three races planned for tomorrow.  Medal race is pretty far away, but with the NW’ly forecast, anything can happen!  Follow along LIVE here, and find results here.