Report from Gosling #17

Team: Tom Derecktor, Peter Stalkus, Sharon Mooney, Susan Mortgu

Pre-race wind checks showed a swing between 190-205, with stronger pressure center channel and occasionally right side.  Low water was at 15:36; the flood developed a bit late, but came in strong due to the moon tide. 

At the start most boats, including 145 (1st) and 108 (3rd) went for pin end probably for tidal relief and left wind favor.  Our original plan was to go 30 percent pin end and look for a clear lane above the fray and extend on a long starboard beat.  At the four minute mark we altered our plan as the pressure appeared to move more center-right. We started mid-line, were held on starboard tack by two boats a little longer than desired but once clear, tacked to port in a nice lane of pressure and left shift in center channel.  This consolidated our position favorably with the 6-8 boats heading to the Dumplings on the Jamestown side.   Meanwhile, most of the fleet fought each on the left (Newport) side.  145 followed by 108 excelled by working left shifts and avoiding the soft spots off Fort Adams.  We stayed on the center/right side of the course, worked a few shifts in pressure to offset the developing flood tide and transitioned across to Hammersmith in good pressure, but hit wild shifts as we neared the mark, which we rounded in 3rd position.  145 had a flawless first leg and launched into the lead.

On the down wind leg the flood was well established, making it worthwhile to work the center channel. We found more pressure in the center that added to the tidal boost, and managed to get by 108 who went further left. The sloppy conditions from a few power boats and the decreasing breeze put the pressure on to “heat it up” and keep the boat tracking.  Heading low was very slow; we kept our pole 2 to 4 ft off the headstay the whole leg.  We rounded the last mark in 2nd place, with 145 already half-way to the finish. 

The last beat tightened up the 6 leading boats. We hung on port for most of the leg, favoring the right side with minimal tacking. 201, 108, and 245 were close behind, but we managed to hang on to second place for the finish. 

Setup

  • 800# on the  uppers
  • Barely hand-tight lowers
  • 47” on the headstay datum

Observations:

  • Our teamwork has steadily improved this season. The combination of Peter (or Phil’s) tactics, Susan’s chute work, and Sharon’s foredeck acrobatics is phenomenal, making any driver look good.
  • Actively recording the shifts is helpful visualizing the trends (although Peter, who contributed heavily to the commentary above, does it in his head). 
  • Playing the backstay with the changes in pressure has had a huge impact
  • Thanks to Hull Commandos for keeping our bottom clean

Congratulations to Ted Fisher & Crew for a perfect race on 145.  Thanks to Robin and the RC Team for another beautiful race on the Bay.

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