Results on TechScore:

http://regatta.mit.edu/s10/nwicsa-womens-qualifiers/



   - Western Washington
   - April 24-25, 2010
   - Conference Regatta
   - Boat: FJ

NWICSA Women's Quals

Saturday: Races got underway just before 11am on Saturday in a stiff SSE
breeze of 14-17 knots. There was plenty of chop and current to contest with
on the modified windward/leeward course. The breeze backed off and settled
in around 8-9 knots out of the south as the afternoon progressed. By the
last set of the day the bay built back up to 14-16 knots, delivering some
great sailing conditions. We finished 18 races the first day and were not
off the water until after 6pm. It was a long day for all, but with the light
forecast for Sunday the race committee pushed for as many races as possible.
Races were running about 17 minutes for most of the day, with the exception
that the last set was running about 15 minutes in length. One protest was
filed by Lewis and Clark, which resulted in the disqualification of Portland
State for tacking too close in race 7B.

Sunday: Light winds out of the south greeted the sailors on Sunday. A race
was attempted just before 11am, but was soon abandoned due to the lack of
wind. Sailors were postponed on the water until the breeze filled in and the
course could be adjusted. Racing resumed around noon in a 4-5 knot SW'erly.
The breeze continued to oscillate back and forth, forcing the course to be
reset quite frequently in the first couple of races. All six races were
finished by 2pm to conclude the double round robin. It was certainly a
weekend that threw a bit of everything at the competitors.

Big thanks go out to OSU alumni Chris and Jess for doing race committee, the
Bellingham Yacht Club especially Terry and Steve, and all those WWU team
members who came to help out with the event and keep it running smoothly. I
think a good time was had by all. Great job to all those who participated
this year, and good luck to the UW women at nationals!
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