Perhaps not entirely placid though, as they need to keep clear of Craig and Joe (161) who are on starboard. Once done with that little chore, Bob and Peter (3975) will be well placed to move past race leader, Joe DeBrincat, who is about to be briefly blanketed by his Interlake namesake. This picture illustrates very nicely how rule 16 can apply: Let us say that 3975, on port, is just nicely keeping clear of 161 who is on starboard. Now the wind has just veered, putting 3975 on a beam reach, which means 161 is lifted significantly. 161 can, however, respond to that lift only to the extent that he won't prevent 3975 from keeping clear.

Tom Katterheinrich on his way to a 2nd as he crosses Mr. Rogers, a 2nd that will leave him with a huge 4-point lead atop the Sunfish fleet with only one race to go. He would need to self-destruct in the finale to lose this series - something he somehow accomplished. Must have been most frustrating!!

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