moondancer
Well-Known Member
This year's Burnham Week had major challenges with the weather that saw the racing cancelled on Thursday and fairly strong winds most of the time.
I didn't take part in the mid-week races but did the first weekend and the final Saturday race.
There were five boats that took part I am aware of that contribute to the East Coast Forum. Moondancer, Beyond Reason (Bernie), Summer Solstice, Vreny and Salto. There were probably a few others but in different classes.
Overall, I was very impressed with the changes that have been made by the organisers.. The idea of splitting the non-spinnaker class into two was good and setting it off earlier than before in the sequence was also very good. Starting the faster class after the slower class made things more interesting as it meant that the boats were together at different points on the course.
The courses were good as well with some really interesting long courses going out to nearly the Whittaker. The competitors were all friendly and the organisation was very slick on land and sea.
Numbers were up this year and I wouldn't be surprised to see numbers go up again next year, particularly in classes 4 and 5 (non-spinnaker).
Bernie did brilliantly and all but cleaned up in class 4.
Salto had bad luck again losing her rig, someone said a pin came out but I am not sure what happened. Vreny had Jim on board so probably had fun.
My little 24 footer was put in with the big boats in class 5 and we struggled to keep up in the strong winds. We managed 3 thirds in the first weekend. Yesterday we tried to change classes to the small boat class but were moved back to where we belong and came second behind Cheetah.
I would recommend it for everyone next year - a great way to improve sailing skills and a great social occasion. Join the fun in classes 4 and 5!!
I didn't take part in the mid-week races but did the first weekend and the final Saturday race.
There were five boats that took part I am aware of that contribute to the East Coast Forum. Moondancer, Beyond Reason (Bernie), Summer Solstice, Vreny and Salto. There were probably a few others but in different classes.
Overall, I was very impressed with the changes that have been made by the organisers.. The idea of splitting the non-spinnaker class into two was good and setting it off earlier than before in the sequence was also very good. Starting the faster class after the slower class made things more interesting as it meant that the boats were together at different points on the course.
The courses were good as well with some really interesting long courses going out to nearly the Whittaker. The competitors were all friendly and the organisation was very slick on land and sea.
Numbers were up this year and I wouldn't be surprised to see numbers go up again next year, particularly in classes 4 and 5 (non-spinnaker).
Bernie did brilliantly and all but cleaned up in class 4.
Salto had bad luck again losing her rig, someone said a pin came out but I am not sure what happened. Vreny had Jim on board so probably had fun.
My little 24 footer was put in with the big boats in class 5 and we struggled to keep up in the strong winds. We managed 3 thirds in the first weekend. Yesterday we tried to change classes to the small boat class but were moved back to where we belong and came second behind Cheetah.
I would recommend it for everyone next year - a great way to improve sailing skills and a great social occasion. Join the fun in classes 4 and 5!!
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