Century Club: Jonathan Nepini

Racing  on Dangerous in the Sharp's Island Race. Moderate conditions at the start, and a nice close reaching leg for the first half of the way down the Bay. Conditions lightened enough to gear down to the #1, but then steadily built back into #3 range. We took turns driving in the first leg, and I got some good helm time. We managed with the big headsail until we rounded the mark, and then set a spin in continually building breeze and sea state to head back north. We kept the boat in a narrow groove through following seas, and consistently pushed into double digit speeds. I took another very active turn at the helm, and then Dewey took over for the last mark rounding and the reach to the finish. A hot, busy day on the water, but generally enjoyable and a perfectly reasonable dinnertime finish.

Our first outright win on Dangerous. Big air and a nice long course to the bridge and back. Superb crew work all around and favorable conditions for the boat allowed us to finally put it all together. Great to see the results of our hard work starting to pay off.

Excessive breeze once again cancelled our paddling at St. Mary's College, so instead we went off Forest Landing to be in a more protected creek. The plan worked out well, and we enjoyed pleasant paddling conditions and a nice view of the scenery in the area.

Took one of my turns on RC and helped with the mark boat on account of the persistently heavy conditions and not wanting to race in heavy air for the fourth race in a row. Enjoyed a great view of the fleet and a relaxing evening helping out with the race.