This one was a gate start, so we went early to make the most of the shifts. We got a clean start, clean air, and hey presto, crossed off all bar a couple of the entire fleet. 4th to the windward mark. What a great feeling - its supposed to be easy from here, but we were sailing with butterflies now! After a long reach we began a long run. Liz even managed to get this photo in-between trimming the jib, bailing, and feeding her helm water! What a crew!! And just to be clear - thats looking behind, not infront!
The course was a Trapezoid, Sausage, Trapezoid, Beat to finish. We held off as many as we could, but the sailors at this end of the fleet arent just quick they are tactical and aggressive. we finished 7th overall - our best result yet.
Talking about great crews, check out 8yr old Ella, the lightest crew in the series, sailing with Dad Dan.We are now lying 22nd. Just inside the top third where we wanted to be. There's only 7 points between us and 19th - so a good result tomorrow might move us up the board. Here's hoping.
Now for a beer,
Catcha later,
Ben
PS. Thanks for all your comments and support - keep them coming.
4 comments:
Hey Blumby, just found your blog! Good luck tomorrow but I don't think you need it. I am sure you will move up a few positions. Congrats so far. You are doing really well!
Take care.
Cath
Hi both, Keep the results coming as you are the talk of the town. I even hear your followers include The Commodore of The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club! So as Cath said - Good luck tomorrow.
Sam x
ps - How cool is the 8 year old crew Ella. Good name too (same as my 11 month old!!!!)
pps - Hi Cath!
Sam, what's your e-mail address?
Top third, thats excellent you two! Fingers crossed for good conditions in the next race so you can over-take a few others in the table.
You must be exhausted - such an intense week - well done!
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