The South Atlantic Districts were held in conjunction with the Atlanta Yacht Club Open this past weekend with 28 boats in attendance. Three of the five scheduled races were sailed Saturday in easterly 10-15 mph breeze that gradually increased as the day progressed. The racing was tight and exciting at the front of the pack (that’s what I was told anyway!). Saturday ended as the approaching cold front pumped the breeze up a little. The fleet retired to the new AYC clubhouse with the top 4 boats all within 3 points of each other (Brad Russell, Gavin McCormack, Buddy Wainwright & Bryce Dryden).
Sunday dawned with a steady, cold rain and a band of approaching thunderstorms. After an hour or so under an in-the-clubhouse postponement, the races were abandoned for the day giving Brad Russell and AYC crew Sean Adams a set of 3 red chevrons for his sail. Nice job Brad!
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