Saturday March 4: Not to be deterred by the weather report predicting rain, 4 hardy skippers and crews kicked off the 2023 NORCAL regatta sailed out of Encinal Yacht Club. Following a short 30 minute delay the race committee set a windward leeward course for a steady Southwesterly breeze. With the exception of one 5 minute down pour the day was perfect for sailing. By the end of the 3rd race the sun was out and it was time for sunscreen. The wind direction held pretty stead for the 5 double sausage races so playing the puffs was the secret to winning the races. Randy Smith with crew Dennis Mulligan, fresh off a win at the LA Midwinters, made it clear that time out on the race course is what leads to success. Randy won most of the starts and had good boat speed both upwind and down to take the day and the lead for NORCAL championship.