What a difference a day makes. Having had 3 days of glorious sunshine, the forecast for Day Four was unfortunately accurate - rain, a force 5 south easterly wind and a substantial southerly swell onto the beach. Launching off the beach through the breakers was tricky, and the swell on the race course made for exciting sailing.
Waiting for the wind to fill in at Abersoch on day 3 - Photos by Rob Bellfield & Martin Egan
Déjà vu - well, almost, this time it's a three hour postponement. Abersoch Sailing School are giving a discount off doughnut rides, paddleboarding,..... to the Mirror sailors. Big risk of sunburn, sunstroke & heat exhaustion.
The day started with a two hour postponement due to lack of wind. Weather hot and sunny, so a good chance to relax on the beach and go for a swim. This was followed by racing being abandoned for the day.
The practice race got away at the second attempt under a black flag. The light breeze dropped further making sailing against the slop difficult, finding pressure was key.
Mirrors 4 winners Edward Timberlake and Jack Hartly in 70632 'Billy Bones' - photos by Mary Pudney
Another bumper Mirror turnout at this year's Itchenor Junior Fortnight - 32 boats in Mirrors 2, 23 boats in Mirrors 1, 20 in Mirrors 3 and 16 in Mirrors 4.
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