Report from Penang Reggata 2003
The wind has been great in Penang.
2 days before raceday, the wind was blowing solidly in 15-20 kts.
Total sailors = about 20 Formula starters in 10-17 kts.
Course - Sauage (4th race - 2 rounds)
Top 4 results (5 races) ;
1st-Boa (THA), 3,1,2,1,2 (9.8m² NP/Kinetic)
2nd-Koo (THA) 1,4,1,RTD,1 (9.8m²NP/StarB. 147)
3rd-Meng (SIN) 2,2,4,2,3 (9.3m²/11m²/Bic 1.4)
4th-Levi (MAS) 4,3,3,3,4 (N3 9.8m²/StarB. 136)
Koo was unlucky to lose the 1st position by making mistakes in race 2 and a broken boom in race 4. He was the fastest sailor among the fleet. Great upwind and blasting downwind speed. Infact, no one can touch him on the race course.
Boa and I were pretty close to each other during upwind but he always managed to pip me on the downwind with better speed. A couple of close photo finish for both of us.
Levi was distant behind from the top 3.
I choosed the 11m² for extra 'power' on the downwind to chase the 'Jones (THAs)'. The upwind ability of the 11m² is good. I had to 'tahan' on the 11m² during the last 2 races when the wind picked up.
Thye likes his N4 9.8m ²too. He was unfortunate that his fin was 'sliding' off too much during upwind, if not, I get another headache.
It always a pleasure to compete in Penang.
Great food, parties and wind !
Big thks to the organsier for their hospitality.
Will be back next year again.
Hope to see u guys there too.
May the wind be with u.
