A man in a dress?

The Duckams Award for Gross Over-Achievement is a Firefly tradition to recognise events worthy of mention that the perpetrators would probably prefer to keep quiet. The fleet gathers each evening to hear nominations and vote for them.

The winner of the Duckams- and his crew/helm - then have the honour of wearing a specially chosen dress, wig and accouterments for the following 24hrs, on and off the water!

Good reason to keep out of trouble

Race 1 of 8 - Mid-fleet madness

Enjoying a less-deserved beer this afternoon after a difficult race. Despite the moderate winds it was super-tricky out there. While some made the most of the very-fluky winds, we became somewhat slave to them. Seemed like we could never quite get on the right side of the beat or shift. And once you are in mid-fleet, it is difficult to get out what with all the dirty air and water.

Our start would heve been OKhad it not been for 3 or 4 late bargers to windward. Once out we continued left while the majority of the fleet lifted out to the right. The right side was the place to be. On the final beat we went right and the left was the place to be. Que sera sera.

While we finished 31st, RSC scored some better results: Phil&Jilly 13th, Peter and Dawn 22nd, Sophie and Alan 24th.

But some of us had it worse than others. Poor Patrick (RSC) managed to capsize right on the start practically in front of the gate boat. A lack of buckets and leaky tanks ensured immediate retirement - and probably a nomination for the Duckhams Award for Gross Underacievement. (see Blog: 'A Man in a dress')

Catcha later,
Ben