2014 Freeze Your Bucc Off!

Our first race was a race out of the creek, to the center of the river–a downwind start, and a broad reach to the finish line. It was very exciting, as most of the fleet had to sail within inches of each other through the narrow channel out of the creek.

The second race was a two lap windward-leeward course with racers taking advantages from all over the racecourse.

The third race was a port triangle with a windward finish, and opportunities for some exciting planing downwind

The fourth race was a starboard triangle with a whole new set of challenges as people had to put their racing rules & strategy decisions in a different light as we set up for starboard mark roundings…and a windward finish.

The fifth race was a windward-leeward again, with tight racing around the course.

The Sixth was an unconventional race and was the race to the bar. This is the traditional last race of the regatta, starting out in the river. The RC set a turning mark downwind so the racers started downwind, sailed to the drop mark, and back upwind, into the creek for the finish. Crews hopped off their boats, ran down the dock and sprinted to the bar to claim their victory beverages.

Fun is the name of the game at SMSA, and Buccaneers are right at home here.