Azores and Back Yacht Race 2011

After Sam White and Richard Raistricks efforts on the race to the Azores the race home will see Sam's first solo ocean race. The competion comprises some of the finest sailors in the UK and thanks to a great race here Sam is still well within sight of a podium finish. This is Yacht racing at its best and of course anything could happen in the next 1250 miles.

Sunday, 27 June 2010

The game hotting up all the time....

We have changed position today 5 or 6 times and now still have all to
play for! I cant believe the situation, 2000 miles of racing and yet
we are closer together than most boats during cowes week! (well almost!)
We were the first to tack out from swanage. At first tacking away from
the pack was a daunting move when we had worked so hard to get back in
the game, but to my delight the others all followed. Either they
agreed with our tactics or were not willing to risk letting us out of
sight just in case! Either way we have all headed offshore in the
search of less tide when it turns in 2 hours.
The wind is still as it was an hour ago but seemed to be decreasing
inshore- possibly a dying sea breeze?? Hopefully instead it is a
gradient wind stronger than forecast as I really don't fancy another
night with the anchor going up and down like a whores draws. (is that
PC??)
At the moment the early decision has paid off and we have benefited
from better boat speed than the others. Let's just see if we can keep
it!.....
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4 comments:

  1. Tony27 June 2010 at 11:37

    from mum/kay......did you or didn't you???!! make the tide at Portland. It seems that if you made the tide you may miss out on the next doldrums. If not, your sense of humour may wear thin nearer Plymouth if forecast is correct for the wind to go again.

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  2. chris27 June 2010 at 12:32

    Looks like it's going well, even the shed is in sight! Good luck for the finish.

    Chris

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  3. chris27 June 2010 at 14:13

    Guessing you're at anchor and catching some sleep until 12:30 ish when the tide turns, along with the rest of the fleet as no-one is moving on the tracker.

    Hope you get some breeze when the tide turns back, if not happy rowing!!!

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  4. mike28 June 2010 at 04:36

    It looks like its going to be a really close finish and I will look forward to your de-brief.
    The remarks were definitely non-pc and I shall be seeking a substantial pay-out for damages and offence-taken.
    Constable Savage
    ps you've been at sea for too long....Union Street again?

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