Observed conditions: Wind ~15 gusting to ~20+ from S/SE (coming up the river) but was relatively steady from a direction point of view. Waves 2-3 feet, whitecaps (eventually calming a bit). Persistent shift to E? When close hauled on port tack, was going directly into waves. When on starboard, was more parallel.
Race night cancelled due to high wind. Those more adventurous sailors (Mike R, Mike T, Emily, Liz, Heidi, a student, myself) took to the water anyway, and I made it a training day. Beating upwind was tough, as was bearing off though beam reach. Fore-aft trim and a flat boat was essential to prevent overpowering weather helm. Dry-dunked during first gybe attempt :(. Had a perfect opportunity to try a "California roll" but didn't think of it at the time.
Lessons learned:
- The Laser is not a wave piercing hull
- "Sail between the holes" -- will write about this in an upcoming post. (Edit -- here's the post)
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