I went to Bough Beech for the Winters on Saturday - and what a lovely day it was! I haven't done a Phantom event before (except one open at my home club) so I was a bit nervy on the start line, but it was definitely good fun.
Some conclusions:
- We should always have sunshine and a force 3 to 4. Can we arrange that?
- I don't have the leverage upwind in that weather. I couldn't foot or point to make up for being too short (5'9'') or light (84kg). Not sure what to do about that. Downwind I made up some ground though (water?).
- The fleet is friendly and mainly fair. Some pumping. But no-one was overly aggressive, which was nice.
- Contenders fall in a lot. Looked quite easy until those slow-mo windward capsizes.
- I need better starts. Got rolled over every time.
- I need better hikers.
Overall I was pleased with three fifth places (best forget the second race), and I think I'll do some other events. I would certainly recommend others to give it a go.
Alex
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