First race of the 2009 Women Series. Small turnout, we were only 4 boats, 2 non-spin and 2 cruisers. It was a duo between me and Rosanne on Liberty Call (C&C 30) in the non-spin class. It was fun because she’s the only competition I care about this year! We were only 4 on board (Nicole, Andrea and Deva from Skimmer) ok for non-spin. The course was 10.2 nm (start – 7S – 3P – 9P – 7S – finish), with a SW wind between ZERO and 15 kt…

We did an awesome start, first boat on the line for once! Then we called a tight ”STARBOARD” to Liberty call on the way to 7, but she rounded the mark before us. I passed her upwind and gained major distance on her on my way north. The winds were west and light, but they DIED on me on the east side of the river just passed marker 5. She stayed more west and kept just enough wind to catch-up and pass me like I was not even there. I was so mad… damn wind! When the wind ressucitated it was too late, she was GONE! Then the wind picked up pretty good for the last part of the race and everyone’s effort made us gain distance on Liberty Call, but not enough. I owe her so much time (155 vs 180), I was cooked as soon as she passed me.

This series is going to be really interresting, thanks to Charlie for letting Liberty Call compete