Walt wrote:
Jeff wrote:

I'm always amazed when I see seaplanes land in a crowded anchorage.


What amazes me is a seaplane landing in the middle of the racecourse. It
really affects the shifts and puffs. You want to anticipate where he's
going to touch down to take advantage of it, but you don't want to get
too close...

It makes the effect of the fishing boat moored to the windward mark seem
trivial by comparrison.

You should try racing near an airport, like Logan Airport in the
middle of Boston Harbor. Lot's of fun when an L1011 glides in a few
hundred feet over your head!