Here we are heading towards the finish line with about 110 miles to go!
We are currently chasing Sanya Serenity Coast (hi Wendo) but she keeps escaping us, so unless Wendo sails into her very own wind hole or we suddenly get a very localised strong breeze, she will beat us to the line for third place. Well done Wendo - great sailing.
I do feel Liverpool 2018 as a team are getting better every race and all the crew are working their socks off to be better in every way and hopefully the results will start to improve.
A big shout out to Jake our "Mate" or should we call him "The Sea Wolf"? (Sorry to Emily,his fiancé,, couldn't resist that one!)
He has been an absolute star - I could go on for hours but I won’t as it might go to his head (lol). I think I’m right in saying all the crew on this and the races from Hobart have really enjoyed having him on board and what a team player and great sailor he is.
So Mr Nick Sheard joins us in Qingdao and he has big boots to fill. I have no doubts that he will (but whether he can still line dance as well in big boots we will have to wait and see).
At the moment we are flying our Code 3 (heavyweight spinnaker) as we blew our Code 1 (lightweight) just as I called the change.
Hey ho...
So hopefully this will be the last blog from this leg so thanks to all the crew on Liverpool 2018 – it’s been a blast as usual.
Tune in next time to hear about the start from Qingdao as we head across the mighty Pacific to Seattle.
Ta.
Lance