I anchored inside the breakwater and was reasonably comfortable.
The waves were breaking over the jetty where we were tied up a couple of hours before.
The breeze then went back to the NE and then E at up to 25 knots.
The PRO rode it out on anchor,most likely praying for the forecast to happen but it never did.
Dropped back to about 14 at one stage so they had a vote on shore wether to race or not.
The Silver fleet elected to stay ashore but the Gold to race.
They set the course up and were in starting mode when a big gust arrived,there were many boats capsized so the PRO called it off.
I don't know how the top mark would have been as the report was it was in six feet of water!
I am sure I heard the top mark boat report 60 knots!
It must have been a dream as we did get about 26 but no where near 60.
So day two and no race,Tomorrow is a lay day and as the forecast is 30 knots S there is no racing until Thursday.
The good thing about it is Rob has a good score,a race today would have handy as most of the blow in experts do not have enough experience to handle the conditions when it is above 18 knots with the tide influence.
We are expecting a blow tonight so have moved into a vacant marina berth,hope the owner does not come back!
Photo of a threatening sky,best it has been all day.
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