Race 3 - Day 15
Skipper Report
15 November

Chris Kobusch
Chris Kobusch
Team Qingdao
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Shortly after we hoisted the spinnaker yesterday, we wrapped it around the forestay. We managed to get it off and the next size down went up straight away and this time it stayed up until the wind increased and we had to get it down again. With the combined effort of both watches the team got the Code 3 (heavyweight spinnaker) down, but it was hard work and took quite a while. Afterwards we were still flying along under Mainsail and Yankee alone, reaching top speeds of 20+ knots. The wind died down over night though and, having a look at the weather forecast, there is a risk of yet another wind hole in the south. I have no doubt we will find it. Or it us.

Today is the official Qingdao-wind-hole-avoiding-day. We had our fair share of them (as had other yachts I am sure) and could do without another day of Southern Ocean bobbing. Presents for King Neptune are already under discussion and we shall see, if that works.

Fair winds and a following sea!

Chris