Day 4

What a glorious day for sailing. Initially the nautical reports said the winds would be light--2-6 knots. They lied. We ended up with nice 8-12 knot winds which make for some good sailing and those white caps. In terms of results...things could have been better. Today, our starts were dirt poor and I had fewer problems with the spinnaker, but still feel that goal needs more work. We also need to figure how to keep Ms. S strapped into the seat better so she can pull the lines without practically falling over. Always a learning experience.

We have fallen to 13 overall, and our best race we finished in 8th (which seems to be our lucky number). We did learn how to go faster downwind and that felt good. There were tons of spectator boats out there today (some of my friends from my book club came out to watch the races today).

I feel like I spent the majority of the day talking to reporters--a woman from the Irondequoit paper came today (yesterday was the D &C) and then the photographer from the D&C came. He took video and I was "wired" as we were sailing out of the channel (Mark and I had to tone down the rhetoric). The D &C says they will play the video on-line at their site--so check it out! I mentioned you guys and hope you get into the article!

Well--I must admit, I am tired. Something about all that fresh air and hard work takes all the air out of you. Continue to be nice to the teachers and tomorrow, our last day, will be better--for sure.

Sorry Brian, I'm not making those decisions--you have to ask Ms. Roberts. You can do a great story on your own--I have all the confidence in the world in your creativity. Hang in there--I'll be back Monday.

Amy

PS the Canadian stayed away from us today....