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The boat park was great fun as I got to catch up with sailors I'd met at the Worlds, North Americans and other events. There
were two guys called Jose, so naturally we named them Hose A and Hose B to keep things simple. Hose B was from Argentina
and was quick in the breeze and finished third overall. I had good event and was happy finishing 5th.
I did make one rookie error and forgot my gloves more than once. Big mistake as my hands were shredded by the fourth
day.
The event winner was Santi from Uruguay, Calle from Sweden was 2nd, Jose B from Argentina 3rd, and Richard from Malta
4th, I was 5th and William Pank from GBR was sixth.
The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club were top hosts and I learned a lot about putting a blowy regatta together. Lesson one, look
after your body. Lesson 2, those gym sessions with Tana at RPAYC SailFit gym are gold!
Thanks again to RPAYC members. I really appreciate that the Club provides us all a great place to rac