Key West Race Week 2005

Today there was only one race of five legs starting at about 12 mph winds and moderating to 8 mph out of the west. At the start Crosswave went left on the course and was the first to the windward mark. They were followed by El Ocaso, Avra, Carinthia and K2. Crosswave managed to hold the lead the rest of the race with Carinthia, K2 and Perrigrine changing places for the the below results.

I wish to congratulate George Petrides of Avra on a well executed campaign.

1 AVRA 1 1 1 3 3 5 2 1 2 14
2 Crosswave 5 4 5 4 2 1 1 3 1 21
3 K2 2 2 4 1 4 4 3 2 4 22
4 Carinthia 3 3 3 2 1 2 4 7 24
5 El Ocaso 4 5 2 5 3 3 5 6 3 36
6 Mad Max 6 6 8dns 6 7 6 6 4 7 48
7 Perigrine 8dns 7 6 7 6 8raf 8dnf 5 5 52

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Key West Race Week 2005

Today the race committee set off two races under clear skies with wind at about about 12 mph out of the north. Again Roger Elliot's Crosswave was first to the first mark and finished with a bullet. Avra continued with its excellent performance by being second over the finish line. The second race was started in lighter variable winds at about 8 mph. Avra and Carinthia were called over early but Avra managed to fight her way out of the hole by getting to the upwind mark first and continuing to lead the rest of the 5 leg race in light winds.

This is Avra’s first appearance at Key West and owner Petrides pulled out all the stops, bring America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race veteran Chris Larson aboard as tactician. “It’s a huge educational benefit to have quality coaching, a great return for the dollars spent,” Petrides said. “My first priority is that every member of the crew learns something and goes away with a higher level of skill.” Petrides already has a strong crew, having been able to hand-pick among acquaintances from the Long Island Sound region after 30 sailors applied for eight spots. “Everyone is good at their respective position and our teamwork has been spectacular,” said Petrides, adding that none of the crew had ever sailed on the same boat together before.
With today's standings with throwouts Avra leads the J120's and K2 and Carinthia are tied for second.

Here are the standings below:

Boat R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 PTS.

1 AVRA 1 1 1 3 3 5 2 1 12
2 Carinthia 3 3 3 2 1 2 4 7 18
3 K2 2 2 4 1 4 4 3 2 18
4 Crosswave 5 4 5 4 2 1 1 3 20
5 El Ocaso 4 5 2 5 3 3 5 6 29
6 Mad Max 6 6 8dns 6 7 6 6 4 41
7 Perigrine 8dns 7 6 7 6 8raf 8dnf 5 47

Key West Race Week 2005

The third day of racing produced moderating winds with morning speeds of 18 knts to 14 knots in the afternnoon. The race committee started the first race of 4 legs. K2 took the first race with a number 1 and full spinnaker. The second race of four legs was taken by Carinthia.

The third race of five legs was taken by Crosswave with an exciting finish leading Carinthia by only four seconds by tacking under her. Major cudos to El Ocaso for lending Crosswave one of their spare spinnakers after Crosswave had lost both of theirs on Tuesday.

Current Standings:

Boat R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 PTS.

1 AVRA 1 1 1 3 3 5 14
2 Carinthia 3 3 3 2 1 2 14
3 K2 2 2 4 1 4 4 17
4 Crosswave 5 4 5 4 2 1 24
5 El Ocaso 4 5 2 5 3 3 27
6 Mad Max 6 6 8dns 6 7 6 39
7 Perigrine 8dns 7 6 7 6 8raf 42

Key West Race Week 2005

With the winds again at about 22 knots AVRA again carried the day. Even though the races were delayed until 11:30 the race committee managed to get off two races, the first being 4 legs and second being 5 legs. The first race AVRA led but K2 and Carinthia changed places on the last leg with K2 finishing 12 seconds ahead. The second race began with K2 taking the 1st mark in front with Avra passing on the second leg to hold the lead the rest of the race. Both races were sailed with #3's.

Boat R1 R2 R3 PTS.

1 AVRA 1 1 1 3
2 K2 2 2 4 8
3 Carinthia 3 3 3 9
4 El Ocaso 4 5 2 11
5 Crosswave 5 4 5 14
6 Mad Max 6 6 8dns 20
7 Perigrine 8dns 7 6 21

Key West Race Week 2005

Key West Race Week 2005
Because of high winds the first race was delayed until 13:30 pm. With clear skies the J120's started in 20 to 25 knot winds with the J109's in division 2. With the finishes close after 5 legs here is the unofficial finishes.


1 AVRA
2 K2
3 Carinthia
4 El Ocaso
5 Crosswave
6 Mad Max
7 Perigrine (DNS)

Only one race was started today.