Larchmont NOOD Regatta takes over the Long Island Sound

The 2010 Larchmont NOOD Regatta wrapped up the Sperry Topsider NOOD Regattas hosted by Sailing World on September 12th, 2010.

Nikon D300, 300mm, iso 200, 1/800th, f6.3, Shutter Priority

Saturday offered great light, nice temperatures, and very little wind.  The breeze was blowing between 5-10 knots and made for light sailing.  Because the conditions were so calm I was able to bring out two bodies.

Nikon D300, 300m, iso 200, 1/800th, f6.3, Shutter Priority

Nikon D300, 300mm, iso 200, 1/800th, f7, Shutter priority

The bowman and trimmer of Mischief, a Beneteau 36.7 One Design racing yacht attempt to unwrap the spinnaker after it got wrapped around the main sail after rounding the pin. Mischief’s skipper Rob Raczkowski and his crew took 4th in their class.

Nikon D300, 70-200mm, iso 200, 1/640th, f9, Shutter Priority

Nikon D3, 70-200mm, iso 640, 1/1250th, f4, Manual

The crew of Rut Row, a Viper 640 competing in the Sperry Topsider NOOD Regatta in Larchmont, NY, hike out on Sunday, September 12th, 2010. Rut Row went on to take 2nd in their class.

Sunday’s conditions were more conducive to sailing but made it difficult to keep gear safe.  The Boston Whaler we were in was pitching around in the rough water so I only brought out one body.  This was my first time on the water during a race in rougher conditions and made for more drama and excitement.

Nikon D3, 70-200mm w. 1.4x converter (98-280mm), iso 640, 1/640th, f6.3, Shutter Priority

Nikon D3, 70-200mm w. 1.4x converter (98-280mm), iso 640, 1/1250th, f4, Manual

The crew of Kincsem, a J/105 racing yacht competing in the Sperry Topsider NOOD Regatta, hike out Sunday, September 12th, 2010.  The skipper of Kincsem, Joerg Esdorn, and his crew went on to win their class.

Kincsem sailed strong all weekend and made for great pictures.  Every time I would go by them they were hiking hard and looking down the course.

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