To All - With only one more race to go, todays racing was a challenge. The wind was west/northwest at a steady 15 - 18 with gusts to 23 mph. Nasty gusts and nasty shifts. The Race Committee chose course #19 (B-C-8; 3.5 miles) which was really short given the conditions, but the only other course would have been #20 with a downwind finish competing with upwind racing one-designs. Not a good idea. (Over the winter I think we have to discuss giving the Race Committee an option of setting a course to suit the existing conditions. That might give us better racing than forcing the RC to choose from a pre-selected list of courses. Think about it, and let us know your opinion.) Six boats raced, and I think everyone was reefed and using small jibs. Zoran raced alone, so kudos to him. He's a real winner in my book on a day like today! I think Hee Soo would have wiped up the Fleet today, except she blew out her old main sail on the final leg. Not a pretty sight flapping in the wind. Next Sunday is our last race of the season. STARTING TIME FOR THE CRUISING FLEET IS 12:30 PM. Following the racing are the Closing Day Party and Ceremonies. This event is free, the food is good, and the wine and beer flow. This party is a wonderful way to wrap up the year. Hope to see you all there. Lee Luce Cruising Fleet Secretary