JV Championships

On Saturday, November 4th, Zach, Gus and Tyler braved some cool and brisk conditions on Mill Creek and competed in an eighteen boat JV Championships. The aeronometer at the Willoughby degaussing station recorded breezes 15-20 during the racing. The bay water temperature had dropped to 68 degrees, the coolest we've seen all season.

Here is the summary report from the regatta organizers:

Saturday, November 4:

Eighteen teams from 11 VISA schools met on the coast of Mill Creek at historic Fort Monroe for the final JV regatta of the season. Overcast and damp but not raining, at a raw 60 degrees F, seas were lumpy, an winds held at NE 10-12 mph with higher gusts and minor oscillations. JV sailors competed aggressively, many continuing competition in good spirits well after they were drenched by righting their vessels.

Six W-4 races were completed in a single division allowing for sailors to rotate in as needed every 2 races. One protest by Norfolk Academy in Race 3 resulted in a DSQ For Grafton Team 1 for failing to honor a starboard tacker.

Congratulations to Norfolk Academy for finishing in first place, followed by Poquoson Team 2 in second, and Hampton High School in third place.

A number of boats capsized and retired, but Zach and crew stayed upright and finished every race. Our finishes were  9-12-11-12-12-11 placing us 12th of 18, our highest overall finish of the year.

Thanks to Mr. Suhr who acted as "coach" and adult representative

 and to Mrs. Bromley for the pictures.