SM H-boat 2014 Day 1

The Swedish Championships for H-boats is held in Lomma 2014. Competitions starts on July 3, and the following pictures are from the first day of competition sailing.

Pictures from day 2 : https://bjornandannette.wordpress.com/sailing/sm-h-boat-2014-day-2/
Photos from day 3: https://bjornandannette.wordpress.com/sailing/sm-h-boat-2014-d-3/

There were altogether 25 boats that had signed up for the competition, but one unfortunately had to cancel.

The skippers meeting, at Lomma boat club, Thursday July 3

Waiting for the first start. There were three races held on Thursday.

Flying start. Winds were South West, up to 10 – 12 m/s (20 – 24 knots).

Strong winds, a bit overcast but no rain.

Öresund Bridge behind the rounding buoy.

Close watch on the starting ship, with the judges, as boats cross the finishing line.