Twelve members of the Orcas High School sailing ream traveled to Port Angles the last weekend in March to take part in the Olympic Cup Regatta.

This was the first time back to Port Angeles for the team since 2005. All the schools were excited to see the Port Angeles Yacht Club run a great event for the 24 boats on the starting line for each race.

The weather this spring for sailing has been less than optimum, with rain, no wind or too much wind showing up more than usual. The team’s Friday afternoon planned practice with Port Townsend aboard the Schooner Alcyone was scrubbed due to high winds, giving way to an impromptu game of volleyball. Light winds prevailed Saturday at Port Angeles, with only four races completed by the 4 p.m. deadline.

Highlights for Saturday included a first place finish for Maggie Toombs and Kaya Osborne and a fourth place finish for Taj Howe and Matia Schwartz. Complete results can be found here http://scores.hssailing.org/s14/port-angeles/.