Check out the USODA.org website to see how TEAM LYC did this past weekend at the USODA South East Champs hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club.
A tough weekend for some. The drizzling rain and breezy conditions were challenging many in our young group. Despite the rain, Saturday served up ideal sailing conditions, with a steady 12 knots gusting to 14. Sunday backed off a bit with an oscillating 8-12 knots. The Gulf's flat water and strong current were important to consider when it came to race strategy. However, the oscillating breeze was the most significant factor on the water. The key strategy: Stay in phase. If the wind is left, sail to the left and wait for the righty to take back to the middle.
An outstanding regatta for many TEAM LYC members, Connor Murphy taking 6th and Garrett Dixon placing 8th! Kudos to youngsters Bella Casaretto (16th) and Jonathan Siegel (38th in his first RWB regatta)who were able to put a consistent regatta together and Eddie Holden, Denver Rozzo, and Christian Wagerson just behind them. For many the challenge is to finally put an entire race series together. It feels good to break into the top 15, top 20, or top 30 a few times, now you need to work on making those finishes more consistent.
In total, we saw some big improvements from our young group. I hope each of you has a list of things you need to work on for the next event. I want to encourage all sailors to start taking more responsibility in their regatta. Not just with decisions on the race course and starting line, but also in preparation. What does that mean? It means, sailors should be independently rigging, tuning, and prepping their boats in the morning to be ready for the entire day of racing. So don't forget your lunch box! Parents you'll be happy to start relaxing more in the mornings while your kids are rigging with their team and talking with the coach. All and all a great start to the season!
More info coming about the next regatta on our calendar!
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