Saturday - shark warning !

Saturday was as usual a training day for Triple P. Together with Delft and the V-one we did some speed trials in about 20 knots of wind. Because Fezi and Marc were absent we borrowed some crew of Delft. Suzanne took the helm and Ties did spinnaker trim. Together with Jeroen on tactics and the usual crew we were complete.

Prior to the training Joost used his diving gear to take the rudder out, because we wanted to change the rudder bearings. Joost also cleaned the bottom of the hull and entertained us with a “Jaws” impression.

Sunday - downwind fun!

The expected heavy wind for the afternoon came a bit early, so when we left the harbour there was already a steady 20 knots of wind. The wind increased even more, so 7 minutes to the start we changed the medium genua for the heavy jib.

The start was good, except from a small incident with the V-one. They tried to tack in front of us, but ended up dead in the water on port tack. We had right of way on starboard tack, but had to change course to avoid a collision. The protest was handled on the quay with some beers.

We were with the first ones at the upwind mark, and downwind we passed several boats. The next downwind course the wind further increased, and in full planning we were first at the downwind mark. Unfortunately the speed display was absent (since Fezi had it), so no new top speed. Upwind we lost a bit to the much bigger 40-feet boats, but the last downwind leg we were on track for line honours. Sadly the spinnaker pole fitting on the mast gave way (yet again, as two weeks ago), and we broached. Because of this broach we missed our gybe angle, had to drop the spinnaker, and finished just on the mainsail. This resulted in a 3^rd place on handicap.

The second race we did not start. The wind further increased and because the owner was absent, we didn’t want to risk the chance of any damage.

Team Triple P:

1  Ernst-Jan van Housselt

2  Patricia

3  Ko Stroo

4  Ties

5  Joost Kroon

6  Suzanne

7  Jeroen van Catz