What a race finish. I don’t know how many more of these my nerves can stand. It was for us with Qingdao, Garmin and GREAT Britain a drag race to the end. We are happy with our result, even though not a podium finish, as everyone on the boat sailed so well. Even though I have sailed these boats a lot, I really learnt a lot this race which is a good thing. That is one of the best things about sailing, you are always learning the way to the finish. This was an awesome sail - there were a few sail changes from yankee to windseeker to keep everyone on their toes. The sea was alive with what we think were tuna going crazy, we saw a few turtles and dolphins too.
It was a constant check on the AIS to see who was closest to the line. Congratulations to Dare To Lead. GREAT Britain and Visit Seattle thanks for some great racing. My heart goes out to Qingdao after sailing such a brilliant race just to lose out to the light wind lottery, which does become a bit of luck (not taking anything away from the winning guys). I’m starting to think being in the lead from the get go is not such a good thing.
So now we begin our long motor to Panama. I can catch up on some sleep - I have been fuelled by chocolate covered coffee beans over the last 24 hours.
Thank you for reading and following, this is a short blog as I’m really late as I fell straight asleep following the finish.
How’s the Serenity?
Love youse all,
Wendo