Hebe Jebes 2015 Issue SEP/OCT | Page 30

RACING RACING Quest Yachting Typhoon Series 2015 Mirs Bay Weekend Words Nicole Arnulphy At the time of writing we have completed 7 out of 9 races, including the iconic Mirs Bay Race which lived up to its’ challenging and fun weekend reputation once again. Mirs Bay Race Preparation for our weekend away involved many people. The Race Committee, having prepared the Sailing Instructions and organised officials for the day well in advance, were only left with the task of praying to their weather gods. HHYC Food and Beverage staff worked hard to prepare the barbecue, setting up the bar, bringing lights, music, freezers and so much more. Whilst the race officer, Bob Vart, planned his course choices and briefed a team of assistants, the marine staff laid marks, drove photographers, ferried racers and were on station where and whenever necessary. As for the racers, weather forecasts were studied, boats were provisioned and prepared and crews assembled. All of this resulting in 62 boats participating in the 23 mile (for IRC and sports boats) and 17 mile (for HKPN and J80 class) passage race from Port Shelter to Cham Pai Light in Mirs Bay.