This week Longshore Sailing School kicks off its annual Racing Techniques course.  Tuesday was identical to Monday, except the races counted. Northeast wind 10-15 mph with gusts to 25. Gray. Densely overcast. Showery.

Even though the fleet was sailing with lower horsepower 4.7 rigs, virtually every boat capsized at least once. On one spectacular death-rolley downwind leg (the next to last of the day) there were 5 boats capsized simultaneously in a single gust. It was a contest of survival.

Over the 4 races sailed today everyone showed moments of brilliance. The one with the most moments was Will – 3 bullets in 4 races. For now, he is firmly in the lead. The race for second place is a point apart.  Stay tuned, RT fans.

Longshore will be posting scoring updates in the evening throughout the week.