He had too many irons in the fire... kid in a soccer match and wanting to do a One Design race on the same day... had to keep the admiral happy, sooo...

Went to the soccer match, saw his son play and score. Kept peace with the family... then sped off to the yacht club.

Meanwhile... the race boat crew prepped the boat, bent on sails and got the boat out to open water (as only a competent crew will do...)

Then the skipper jumped on a fast large inflatable, Owned by a good friend, and rushed out to the race course just as the crew was nearing check in.

Did the One Design races... then wished the crew well... and jumped back onto the fast inflatable and sped off... to go home with wifey and kids, now celebrating the soccer match with team mates.

Racing crew of course, dutifully drank beer, brought boat home, rolled up racing sails, washed down boat and drank more beer. (as only a competent crew will do... )