Breezy start to 2017 Offshore Race Series

The first Offshore Race Series – Skippers Choice was on March 4 and it was definitely BREEZE ON! The 20-25 knot wind was out of the southwest and 3 boats attended – Bonjolea II, Trinity, and Fast Company. The skippers elected for a G11- Ahukini Breakwater – G11 race course (approx. 8.7 nm). After the short windward leg Bonjolea II, skippered by Bonnie Tiffany, put her spinnaker up and flew up to Ahukini in no time. Fast Company had a few knock downs and Trinity flew a couple of her hulls! The return leg was a beat into the wind but in the lee of the island and Bonjolea II had a sizeable lead on the other boats. The excitement of this race is what sailing is all about and I hope to see more boats participate in the Offshore Race Series.

Kevin Arndt

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