Well that was an action filled day! Out to the start for 10am and then off on a 30 mile jaunt round rocks, islands, and race marks in the standard breeze for this week – 17-20 knots from the east (ish). The start was heavily pin favoured so all the boats stacked up there to start. Unfortunately we were over at the gun – means we were trying, and suffered a 3% time penalty as punishment. So we had some making up to do. Beating up the course to the turning mark we were going well, and soon hoisted the first spinnaker of the day – the largest A2. Speed quickly built to 15+ knots as we tore along, passing boat after boat. Crew work today was a step up, and the tactical calls kept us in the game. We were the first across the finish line for our class, but with our penalty we adjusted to second place.
So a 3-2-2 so far, and in 3rd place overall. Everything to play for on Friday and Saturday as tomorrow is a lay day. Beach and relaxing are on the cards.
