We are still thinking all sorts of thoughts but still sailing our yacht. Today was the first big belly chuckle that has happened onboard for a while and it was really needed - a lot of tension and who knows what other feelings were released.
If you are following the Race Viewer, you will see that you cannot see us. Yes, we are in sneaky stealth mode. We have this big wind hole to get through so thought we would try and go invisible and see if that helps getting across it. Of course, I can’t tell you if it’s working or not.
Yesterday we got caught by a naughty squall with our Code 2 (mediumweight spinnaker) up. It was a very sad day as that was the first damage we have had on a kite. I guess it had to happen, so I will now have to change my classified ad, with one Code 2 slightly looking a bit worse for wear. It will be fixable, but have decided to wait until Freo to do it.
We, well Mike Miller and I, have named our Code 3 (heavyweight spinnaker) the “GM”, after Glenn Manchett - it’s small, it’s tough, it’s tenacious and always comes back for more, no matter what we throw at it.
Fremantle, we are so looking forward to arriving - bring on the beer and wine.
How’s the serenity?
Love youse all.
Wen