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On Sunday 4th May 2025, I raced at Largo Bay SC on a Laser 2000. I was more an instructor than a crew. I was advised the helm what he was doing wrong in their tack and gybes. The sailing conditions were challenging for a beginner i.e. the helm: falling tide, fluctuating wind in strength and directs, changing sky and slightly below average temperature. We arrived on the line when all the competitors have already started. We started the race with a reefed sail. Half way through the race, the reef became undone and I had to change the rig to a full sail. The tacks and gybes were difficult but they were sufficient in control to avoid a capsize. I did a few recovery as the situation required. The bottom mark was particularly tricky for the helm like for any beginners. The second race was not much better but we finished both race. With the wind strengthening, I thought prudent to back to the shore before the third race. It was tiring but a good day out.
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On Sunday 4th May 2025, I raced at Largo Bay SC on a Laser 2000. I was more an instructor than a crew. I was advised the helm what he was doing wrong in their tack and gybes. The sailing conditions were challenging for a beginner i.e. the helm: falling tide, fluctuating wind in strength and directs, changing sky and slightly below average temperature. We arrived on the line when all the competitors have already started. We started the race with a reefed sail. Half way through the race, the reef became undone and I had to change the rig to a full sail. The tacks and gybes were difficult but they were sufficient in control to avoid a capsize. I did a few recovery as the situation required. The bottom mark was particularly tricky for the helm like for any beginners. The second race was not much better but we finished both race. With the wind strengthening, I thought prudent to back to the shore before the third race. It was tiring but a good day out.
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