What was to be the last night of intense Shark 24 racing along the coastline of Toronto’s west side, wasn’t to be as the lack of wind lead to the demise of said aspirations.

More than 30 sailors gathered in preparation of the final Shark 24 race at Toronto’s, National Yacht Club, most dismayed at the lack of prevailing racing conditions. Lucky Shark folks have a relentless spirit and rather sizeable penchants for resourcefulness as efforts quickly escalated to popping tops and cracking cans of local malt-based beverages whilst de-rigging and de-masting activities ensued.

Mast lowering and overall boat winterization activities were matched with much ado about the BBQ and other fried foul fragments. The air was a bit chilly as the sun set at slightly south of seven, casting shadows on the summer season summoning autumn. The squad was hesitant and hushed when queried to hit the high seas and what was minimal yet enthusiastic resulted in no action on the water.

Lessons:

1. You can use a line attached to a halyard to take tension of the forestay
2. You don’t need to remove the side stays or static rigging
3. Someone said that Mini 6.50s might not sail upwind very well