Race 6 - Day 21
Skipper Report
12 February

Hola from Punta del Este!

Most sailing is physically demanding. Racing a 70-footer with 20 crew on board, around the globe is one of the most extreme challenges you can imagine, and to lead a crew for this challenge is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Mental preparation can be equally critical. I’m continually visualising how the team could problem solve different scenarios. Sailing with very little wind near our destination can be frustrating to say the least. Patience and determination are the key to success, but it is mentally draining. Shorter time in the task in hand and motivation songs are helping us to overcome these moments of moving really slowly towards the finish line at Subic Bay, Philippines.

Sails are good

Crew is good

Punta del Este is Good

Daily Stats:

Tune of the day: Love of the common people, Eric Donaldson

Daily Run: 110 nm Max boat speed: 7 knots

Sea life spotted: Nothing much

Sailing manoeuvres (sail changes, tacks and gybes): light wind stuff, stay sail down

Drinks consumed: Always a good amount, especially after a hard day

Meal of the day: Tuna rice, Asian style prepared by Andres

Crew of the day: Hellen, Stephanie and Mary, the bakers preparing bread on deck.

Tip of the day: The race is not finished until it’s finished!

Jeronimo