Day 4 Racing

Day four's racing was one of mixed fortunes for Team Bermuda. It was a day that started with the fleet out on the water for just over two hours before they were told to go ashore until the wind filled in. But when the racing started it was Ceci Wollmann and Makai Joell to sail first. When the horn sounded, the wind was blowing six knots and holding. Makai got off to a reasonable start but soon found the going tough and ended the race in the back of the fleet. By contrast, Ceci had a good start and managed to keep her momentum throughout the race and finished a solid 21. In Ceci's second race she fell short of her first race and ended nearer the back of the fleet. In Makai's second race he improved upon his first race and ended 47. In race two it was Rory Caslin and Michael Barit. Rory got off to a modest start but quickly managed his way up the fleet and was soon in the top 10 and improving. Rory kept his momentum and soon clawed his way to the front of the fleet and started to lead. It wasn't until the final upwind that Rory slipped
two places and ended up in third position. This was an excellent result for Caslin who as been very consistent thus far and baring any unforeseen issues, Caslin should finish his first World's as the top Bermuda sailor. Fellow Bermudian Michael Barit got off to a reasonable start and managed to sail a
steady first race where he ended his first race of the day in the top thirty. In Michael's second race he was not able to replicate his first race effort and finished back of the fleet. In Rory's second race, he continued his solid performance but this time with a mid twenty finish.In the final race of the first round of racing, was Antonio Bailey. Antonio found the going tough and finished back of the fleet. This pattern was
repeated during race two. Day 5 promises to be rainy but windy so much so that Day 5 racing is being threatened and may not come off.