She's the co-organizer, the scorekeeper, half of the race committee, the creator of pumpkin trophies, and a competitor from last Saturday's races. Jill Marr (aka Jam Master Jill, Jill Marr Superstar, and Mrs. George Marr) sent the Puffin a list of lessons learned while racing at the event (I sure wish I'd had this list BEFORE the races!) The Peconic Puffin editorial committee is pleased to present Jill's Top Ten Lessons from the Long Island Fall Regatta:
1. Even if you had a bad start, doesn't mean that you will have a bad finish. Keep trying and dont drop out!
2. Even if you have a great start, it doesn't mean you wont be taken down and get sucked into the frenzy of jibe buoy chaos. Don't count your wins before you make them!
3. Be especially careful at the marks. Somebody was down in the water and I didn't even see him untill the last second.
4. Expect that the person in front of you will fall. As Ira said to me, "Jill I didn't think you were gonna go down..." as his board skimmed my face sooo close that I had MRI flashbacks.
5. It is always fun, even if you are not planing.
6. Wear booties at rocky beaches.
7. I have a lot to learn about racing!
8. Relay races are an absolute riot!
9. The after de-rigging tailgate party is awesome for building camaraderie,
and sharing recaps and experiences of the day.
10. Reflecting on the experience will make you a better sailor in the long run!
(Jill heads for the finish line. Photo courtesy Jimmy Rivera.)
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