Light, light winds tonight. Late for the start by at least 6 minutes. (52 Port) Passed 2 Bytes (Chris and Elliot). Was catching up to Liz and Kevin, but didn't quite make it. Finished the first race 1 minute behind Liz (4th Radial?).

(4141 Port) Second Race - got a really good start. I sat just behind the line with about 30 seconds to go. At 10 seconds I sheeted in, rolling to leeward and then flattening. The roll could use some work. After we crossed the start, Bill tacked in under me and didn't leave me room to keep clear. I ended up ducking him. I passed on a protest. For the first little while on the upwind, Peter was gradually pulling away. I was neck in neck with Kevin and Lizzie. I pulled ahead before the first mark (#4). I held the lead and built on it on the second trip to mark #1. In the end it was Peter, me, Kevin, Lizzie.

What was the key? Paying attention to the slightest changes in wind. The wind indicator was handy for picking up some serious changes in wind direction. With such light winds, the vane was the only way to tell. Staying still and moving gracefully in the boat (think ballet, may I have this dance, Fionnlagh?). Steering by heeling. Tacking slowly, rolling properly. I did lose some ground on the first leg of the second race because the lifejacket was catching on the mainsheet again. In the lightest air, keeping the sail trim, not baggy. Not pinching on the upwinds. Watching the wind patterns on the lake and using them to decide where to tack. Trying to stay free of the cover of San Juans.