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Friday Night Beer Can Racing — Ready, Set, Stop

Tonight is the first ‘real’ race of Corinthian’s Friday night racing. Last week was a warm-up for all racers to get the wrinkles out of sails that might not have been used since the fall. The end of midwinter sailing usually means the spring/summer winds are arriving soon and we should be ready for smaller headsails. That was not the case last Friday. Those who came to the season starter were ready to loosen up and get into the groove of Friday night beer can racing. The only thing that didn’t show up was the breeze.

Corinthian Yacht Club Friday night races.
It was glassy-calm with a flood current at the leeward mark. Never good.
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Corinthian Yacht Club Friday night races.
Triple Play and Masquerade on the hunt for breeze.
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Corinthian Yacht Club Friday night races.
Craig Page and the crew of Wuda Shuda steal what little wind there is.
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Corinthian Yacht Club Friday night races.
Just because there’s no wind doesn’t mean Nicki Bennett and Lisa Hotchkiss couldn’t find something to smile about.
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Corinthian Yacht Club Friday night races.
A large gray whale surfaced just astern as we turned for home in the fading light before reaching the weather mark.
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Wind holes aside, we’re once again reminded of why we sign up to sail. It’s great to be on the water, see the sights, and reconnect with friends in the fresh air. Summer beer can racing is starting all around the Bay. Have a look at our 2022 YRA Racing Calendar to find a beer can series near you. See you on the water.

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