Usually the winner of the day or the Commodore writes the post race rundown, but I (Eli) have been conscripted into doing this task.  In any event, today was a light air affair that was difficult for all of us that made the trip down to Bristol yesterday for the midwinters.  I for one climbed into a wet and cold drysuit and slipped on my gloves which were like ice sheets.  To say that this was an unpleasant start would be an understatement, but it was Sunday, and I always look forward to Sundays.  The big performer of the day, in my opinion, would have to be Hans, who posted his first bullet.  Now, for the sake of accuracy, it should be noted that Hans did round the leeward mark in the wrong direction.  It was judged however that he still deserved the win despite this given the sizable lead that he had put on the fleet at that point, and to be honest, Hans looked so excited that nobody wanted to be the messenger to point out his mistake.  Besides this highlight, the rest of the morning was punctuated by extended whining from the rest of the fleet, your truly excluded.  I did my circles, carried my water and dutifully returned to the line when called over early.  Bruno whined about how all the discipline he had lost whilst being on vacation.  Peter whined about everybody having technically superior masts to his. Bill whined about winning the midwinters.  Geoff whined about the status of his green card....  I could go down the list, but the fact is that the light air brings out the whining.  Here is the run down for the top 3:

1  Peter
2  Bill
3 Kevin <--- sailing his brand new Frosty.  Nice job Kevin

I should also point out that Hans sailed his way to a well deserved 4'th. 

I will be doing everything I can between now and next Sunday to ensure the return of BIG BREEZE.

-Eli
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