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In Wayne Botha's words:
Yesterday, I joined 4 crew mates on the good ship Asterix, and took part in the 2nd annual 2010 West Cove Yacht Club Invitational Regatta. It was a fabulous day, although the start was interesting. We had enough wind to move forward, but the current was so strong that we went sideways. The result was that Asterix was the only boat to cross the start line. Then, after crossing the start line four times under sail, and being pushed back over the start line from the current, the course was reversed. Asterix finished the race first and came in third place after handicap calculations.Stating the obvious - sail boats need wind for movement. No wind = no sailing. After the "dead air" race we had in 2009 and the starting line challenges in 2010, I heard that this may be nicknamed the "Dead Air Regatta" in future years. Fortunately, it is all part of the fun of sailing. Man, fiberglass and sails making the most of nature.