Race 7 - Day 2
Skipper Report
25 February

Hola from Punta del Este!

Race 7 is proving to be an exciting one and the intensity of racing hasn't faded from the race start two days ago. Punta del Este crew, Ryan and I are loving it and fighting for every inch. Part of the fleet including us, Qingdao, Unicef and Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam did choose the route closest to land and the rest of the fleet went out trying to find some wind in these soul-breaking wind holes. We were overtaken several times by Qingdao and then it was our turn to get in front. Wind is picking up and it looks like it will be here for a while, which is great news for us to make some ground and sail fast.

Life on board is more race focused on this short race than others before. There is no time to lower the guard in such short distances or it would be really challenging to recover positions once lost. Our victualing in Subic Bay included some ready meals so we wouldn't have to cook during the first few days.

We continue racing!

Daily Stats:

Tune of the day: Break my Stride, Matthew Wilder Daily Run: 135 nm Max boat speed: 11 knots Sea life spotted: Just the usual suspects, flying fish.

Sailing manoeuvres (sail changes, tacks and gybes): lots and lots, wind conditions have been variable to say the least Drinks consumed: Anne loves Milo, Ryan lives on coffee and I am a Mate fan, the rest choose their drink depending on the mood.

Meal of the day: Raisin bread, so tasty!

Crew of the day: Ingo for stepping on Mary's (on loan to Zhuhai) big shoes and doing an amazing job so far

Tip of the day: Excellent Seamanship is key to succeed in an ocean race

Jeronimo