To be fair to Andrew it was a difficult sea, as well as a big square wave. After the crew emerged from the tons of water unceremoniously dumped on then, accusing glances were directed at the still dripping helm.

Big wind and waves made the training session a challenge – lots of reefs in and out, jibs, spinnaker and code0 were swapped about up front, and a practice man overboard drill eas carried out, all after a 7am start for calibrating instrumentation. Weary sailors managed a swim before the debrief and dinner.
More again tomorrow…