Race 3 - Day 23
Skipper Report
23 November

The crew are beginning to see the light at the end of the Southern Ocean tunnel – well at least we think we are headed towards the sun. With the Yankee 3 flying we are ticking off the miles towards Fremantle (less than 700 to go now!), the thought of beer and pizza is a big incentive to get up and have well-trimmed sails, even in the cold at 3am. In order to get some extra free time when we arrive (and be able to consume more of the above) we have sent Paul Stevens up the mast today to have a look at some maintenance jobs and ensure everything is in good order. April Rellis has also been busy helping us all get together a good schedule to get everything complete and have the boat in top condition for our arrival.

The rest of the crew are eagerly watching us gain miles on some of the other boats that have been stuck in the wind hole that we are really hoping to avoid! The weather reports look promising but you can never guarantee anything in the ocean so we will make the best of the wind while we have it.

Anyway, the wind has FINALLY just backed enough for us to hoist the Code 3 (heavyweight spinnaker) so it’s going to be a busy night on deck keeping things moving fast.

Happy sailing.

Conall