Scarlino regatta, Italy

15 d-ones from various countries, UK, Germany, Italy here for the Scarlino regatta.
Friday saw 7 d-ones go out for a 3 hour practice in a force 3, some fantastic photos by Francois Richard to follow.
There was a welcome dinner in a lovely italian restaurant and the italians who were working friday, all turned up to give me a 40th birthday cake....nice touch.
Racing got underway today in a force 2 but as the wind dropped to nothing, race 2 was cancelled until the breeze filled in from completely the opposite direction.
Unfortunately I am well off the pace in the light stuff, however when it was windy I was 5th to the first windward mark.
6m 80 seems to be the right mast rake setting, so at least I got that right!
I'm off now for another social, meal included in the entrance fee, food is great weather is great and set to get sunnier and windier for sundays race.
Some more UK people should try and charter a d-one for the next event....it is a great atmosphere.
Some smart looking new boats hot off the press, to look at.
I shall update tomorrow, maybe get photos too
Ciao
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