News from Lake Ponchartrain – Day 4

The breeze was light and shifty but we managed to get off one race this morning.  Almost as soon as the race ended, a storm loomed over the Causeway.  We got off the water, had lunch and waited as the storm (and more rain!) rolled through.  Even the Weather Channel said there would be no wind today, and they’re never right.

Around 3:30, we had wind readings over 9 kts and rallied the girls.  By the time we got the Flying Circus to the race course, the wind had completely shut off.  Big boomer storms started to form over New Orleans and, with no promise of any wind in the near future, we abandoned the day’s racing and came back in….again.

I can say that the launching/hauling-out crew is getting really good at their job.  It’s a great way to loose weight and get to know the competitors!  THIS is the definition of “hot.”  If you’ve never been truly hot, come down here…no kidding.  Really, really hot…and I live in South Texas.

This has been a tough regatta for all involved.  The girls are tired from being out in the elements (or the oven), the RC is frustrated they can’t do anything about the weather and the Organizers are pulling their hair out trying to accommodate 70 competitors who are tired and just want to chill out (literally).   

We are all looking forward to tomorrow.  Racing or loading the trucks, we’re still smiling!