Pretty crowded start line so probably not the best option to be on port tack but it seemed to work out with a certain amount of carnage behind us.  Light fluky conditions all day and dropped in and out of wind pockets all the way to there Forts.  First boat to the Forts but made a slight mistake  going behind No Mans Land but kept up at the front of the fleet round to Bembridge.  Tide had turned before we got to the mark so we went in shore to minimise the tide effect and tacked out for a close rounding.  Wind had gone round at this point and we went for the kite slightly later than there following boats which meant we ended up further in shore but as it turned out it looked like a better option on the short leg to West Princessa.  Another tricky rounding with the tide against so kept the kite up till we were definitely clear.  Now with tide helping us we got round Bembridge again and headed for No Mans Fort.  Again fluky condition with some white sailing and some spinnaker work.  Ended up close in shore and had to head out to get round Ryde sands.  Were hoping for a more stable leg to the finish but that didn't happen with rain squalls and wind shifts.  Got to Osbourne Bay with the kite up but then had to beat to the finish but had Whacky Racer in our sites finishing just behind them. Sixth in class was very pleasing and we were the first of the 4 Laser 28's.  Also just missed the podium in Double Handed by 8 seconds to Mostly Harmless.

GPS Track

Spectrum & Whacky Racer