Three Bridge Fiasco in Progress

January 29, 2011

"That's one hell of a fiasco out there," said the SSS Race Co-Chair, after popping out on the water for a quick look-see at the Cityfront. After a pretty good start, with just enough wind to counter the ripping ebb, the Three Bridge Fiasco suffered a loss of wind and visibility. From the Golden Gate Yacht Club race deck, the skies lowered enough to obsure Marin County and Angel Island by noon. Drop-outs started trickling in, as a freighter, then a tanker headed out to sea through the race course.

The Express 27 Discotheque, flying a protest flag. ©2011 norcalsailing.com

Many boats, including the Open 5.70 Boracic, banged the corner of the Fort Mason piers. Figuratively speaking, of course. ©2011 norcalsailing.com

About 305 boats started, out of 368 signed up. We'll have more later. If you started, and dropped out, did you call the race committee? If not, phone the voice mail (see the Sailing Instructions for the number). For information about the race and the Singlehanded Sailing Society, see www.sfbaysss.org.

A 360-degree view in QuickTime. Use your mouse or fingertip to pan or tilt. ©2011 norcalsailing.com

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