On the day of competition, meteorological conditions are not favorable; wind speed range 4-5m / s, direction 220-240 degrees. The bottom of the tide at 7:30 and the water started to reach the tide peak at 12.30. The area of the racetrack is temporarily called harsh, because it cuts the flow of ships into and out of Cat Lo port, furthermore, when the water is growing (from 7:30 am to 11:30 am), the flow is strong, either downstream or upstream. So, the boat is very easy to drift towards Go Gang Island, after about 11h30, the water stops and starts to withdraw, then this time either upstream or downstream, the boat will not drift.
Therefore, Group A played at 10am, considered death table, not because of gathering strong teams but "dying" with nature. Group A teams are very hard to get the boat to the right track, only 2 teams touch the milestone between the stage and only 1 team touches the target, the rest are drifted and must use rescue canoes to pull the boat back.
By the turn of the table B, C and the final round, the water was more favorable, the boat was juxtaposing each meter to the finish line. Especially in the final round, Total's boat got into trouble, so it started out slower than the other 5 teams, Total decided to turn to go up against the wind, separate from the top race. This idea is very useful because it will be less influenced by the air currents and whirlpools of the boats before and around. Totally close to the bend (half way) Total is so smooth that the crab is very fast. It is important to point out that turning a boat in a sailboat is important. If it is not good, the boat will stand in a position where the sail cannot catch the wind, the boat will lose its kinetic energy, lose speed, and the wheel will no longer work. Total had opened the corner wide from the beginning, plus the speed had kept the speed when the crab and had passed through the boats to the final. This is the highlight and the most exciting thing in this year's race.
Regarding the racing law, some professional athletes are very clear, but the new athletes are not clear, so there are many situations that break the law. But also because they are new, the referees are not too strict, not penalized (boats turn 360 degrees). At the same time, professional athletes still sympathize and fairplay, because professional brothers also know this is a fun to replicate the movement. It is these professionals who are aware that they come to the race not only for the prize (but also for the fun) but also guide the new brothers on the actual track, skill and law guidance. and the spirit of sailing. This is something very respectful.
Team of 2 Czech CH athletes about 3 in Group C race. They play basically, when preparing to start, they only use the main sail, so the boat is just, do not worry about the mark, until the signal of the horn They were only jibs (nose sails), however, their jibs were tangled at this time, so they started out slower than other boats. When racing, they lay, partially balancing the boat and reducing wind resistance, furthermore, if they moved a lot, the boat would stall easily to lose speed. They reached the end of the boat only about 15 seconds, so they were not in the final round.