Tue 27 Feb 2007
Not only is the Charles river half way frozen but there are people sailing today. And if that is not strange enough they seem to be jibing (fast turns while going with the wind) right next to each other and sometimes in sync with each other. I swear I have seen more than a few collisions and even some mast dueling with the lean these boats are giving.
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February 27th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Sounds like “frostbite” racing. The boats would be gybing to try and obtain a superior position over the other boats pursuant to the racing rules (starboard tack beats port tack; leeward beats windward on the same tack).
February 27th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
I can see them too. Those are standard practice drills they do. It’s impressive that they’re out there right now though, I’ll give you that.