wind was very breezy. 9 years ago on this same weekend the wind was fresh as well but a simple capsize went wrong and i ended being rescued by the RNLI. ths even still sticks in my mind and today was spooking me out, however a few words of wisdom from a few fellow club mates soon put me right.
so we launched and felt our way around  taking it very gingerly, spilling lots of wind. a few cats went over including Pete. after strugling to tack the boat around to tack the start we eventually set off a few mins late, however when we were about to tack for the 1st mark we noticed every one was heading in, race abandoned, we did not know why.
we got back to the club in one piece only to hear that the race officer abandoned for people going out when they really shouldnt have (novices) and with a few boats over as well the officer was concerned as the weather wasnt letting up
i was glad in a way but felt it was a long drive down just for about 25 mins total sailing.