Have you ever made a tactical error that lost a regatta? And not a little one. I mean a doozie. A big one. Absolutely blew it? I have. Two weeks ago at the Houston NOOD, racing with old friends on a J/24…
We had the lead in the last race of the regatta with 100 yards to go. Only had to beat one boat and we win the regatta. Fame. Fortune. Pickle dish. Yours truly fails to consider the change of course and races towards the wrong finish.
2nd place sucks.
The Speed Merchant is no more.
Results are here.
