Day 1 Racing

Day 1 of racing complete! 54 boats from 11 countries are competing with skill levels from World Champions and former Yachtman of the Year to teams coming back to the Snipe after long hiatuses. For us, we are adhering to the Bermudian saying: We are not here for a long time, we are here for a good time!

Yesterday started super light from the north, but flipped around to the south for shifty, 5-12kt puffy conditions. With the first race starting around 2:30, we were still able to get in the 2 scheduled races and, thanks to being close to the summer solstice, had full sunlight getting back to the dock at 5. We had good moments and bad, but ended up 20th and 21st in the races putting us in 18th overall.

“Meat snacks” at the club and dinner with old friends at a lovely local seafood place Casa Videla topped off the day. Conger Eel stew and grilled octopus were the best dishes!

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