winds 15 knots and climbing with 4-5 foot seas and a couple of sprinkles.

we had the same course as the equinox race G15 J S.  although the start was closer to the channel. 

I got my seasickness out of the way before and after the race. 

we timed the start about a well as possible on starboard and stayed on this line most of the way. we tacked to port (maybe a little late) to be sure we could make it as we were a bit away from it. we were able to fall off a bit. then we headed to j.

we were carrying the 135 with a reef. we were still overpowered.  the was some differing opinions on what we should do with the main as we were overpowered under jib alone.  looking back, I think pulling the jib tracks back and letting the top of the jib twist off would have helped with heel and let us use the main more effectively to balance the boat.  🤷‍♀️

there was a good amount of flood current and we stayed away from j to make sure we didn't get pushed into it. 

we gybed and trimmed in to head back to rc and the finish.

we weren't in the top of the pack this day. I think it wasn't the best weather for us. 

I was so upset about it I chucked again on the way home. 😉 

hoping for more reasonable sea state on Wednesday. 

I helmed back which helped keep my mind off the waves while Andy and crew tried different options with the main. 

Bold mariner cup

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