Newport Harbor Sailing Foundation: Sailor Stories
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Charlie Welsh at the VX One North Americans Warm Up Event
Thank you to the Newport Harbor Sailing Foundation for supporting my team and I and the VX One North Americans Warm up Event. The VX One Class organized a two-day warm-up regatta on November 9-10, 2024, at Shake-A-Leg Miami, leading up to the 2024 North American Championship. The event featured 20 boats and enjoyed classic Miami conditions, with winds ranging from 14 to 20 knots over both days. Competitors completed four races each day, totaling eight races for the event. Additionally, on the first day, several practice races were conducted utilizing Vakaros RaceSense technology, a tool that has become a favorite within the class for its advanced race management capabilities.
Vakaros RaceSense is an advanced race management system that enhances the sailing experience by providing real-time data and automated functionalities. It offers features such as automatic start line pinging, over early detection at the start, and synchronized timing, all aimed at improving fairness and efficiency in races.
During the warm-up regatta, my team and I used the event to effectively practice our tuning and starting techniques. We mostly averaged top ten finishes with our worst race results stemming from over earlier and one accidental man overboard. The warm-up regatta provided an excellent opportunity for us to fine-tune our skills and strategies ahead of the North American Championship, scheduled for November 14-16, 2024, at the same venue.
Again my team and I are incredibly grateful for the continued support from the newport harbor sailing foundation.