A most unusual sight. A very large fleet of spinnakers flying up Trincomali Channel. Since this year’s race took the course less travelled (Saltspring Island to PORT), and since the wind was decent and steady, the boats were within sight of one-another 45 minutes into the race. This photo was taken from Fernwood dock; the first boats, led by Mojo, were already between Fernwood and Southey Point.
This speedy J 109 seen doing a sail change above, was leading the fleet here at Nose Point and was still ahead as it turned the corner at Southey Point.
I loved the panoramic photo of the racing sailboats. Unusual indeed for the race. Gorgeous silvery colour.
I was pretty sure there was no photo for the race. But the route change and the occasional brighting, along with a dark sky and following wind (thus spinnakers) had me thinking that it was time to join the half full camp ;)