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> Martins Summary of Day 1
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> Winds approximately 12-18 with chop
> In both of today's races the right was always favored which seems to be a constant here in Garda when the Ora comes in .
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> Benn and Mikey both sailed in the first fleet( yellow) of both races today.

> In Race # 1 they were both able to get good starts and set themselves up in a good position to get over to the right with the fleet. Mikey lost boats the last beat but was still able to finish with a good result for his first race. Benn had a good race and finished up with a 15.

In the second race Mikey tried to push too much at the start and ended up being over the line.
Benn unfortunately had a bad start and tried to get to the right of the course with the fleet but could not get the clear air he needed .

> Chase sailed in the second fleet ( blue)

> In the first race he started closer to the pin so was not able to get over to the right (after the start) and ended up rounding the top mark in the top 20.
> In the second race he started mid fleet but was never able to find clear air to stay with the fleet. He got discouraged on the last beat and did not try to fight back to the fleet.
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> Ceci was in the third flight (red)
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> She started from middle but crossed the fleet asap and with good speed got to the right and stayed in a good position with the fleet to finish
> In her second race she started closer to pin end and rounded the top mark in the top 5…her reach and downwind were a little slower but she still showed an impressive finish.
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> Campbell was in the last fleet of the flights( green)

> He did not have great starts in both of his races although by having to start in the back it made him push harder and he was able to come back and get through a few boats.
> By starting in the back it made him push ..and he was able to pass many boats. Unfortunately with a bad start it is hard to get back over to the right side and stay with the fleet.
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Tommorrow the first gun is at 1pm again. Let hope for some good wind and a fast Bermuda team!
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