As we approached the very top of the UK the wind filled in and gave us a 20 hour battle to the finish. With 18-25 kts the largest spinnaker we had was beginning to get too much. Time for a change. Out popped the smaller asymectric and we held on with a wild ride around Mucle Flugga and south down the East coast of the Shetlands.
Unfortunatly we took a casualty during this time, namely the mainsail. It developed a large rip and requires nursing back to port and some major work on arrival. If we cant get it fixed again we may have some issues finishing the race full stop.
The wind stayed at about 20-25 kts and the boat was coping but together with nursing the mainsail and a mammoth 16 hours previous hard graft, we have elected to leave the spinnaker down and have some time out to eat drink and get our breath.....
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from Kay--well done both! still up there with the best. what an experience.! a really great first half of the race, pity about the main if you can't get it mended properly but sounds like you are not alone with damage. hope you enjoy your stop over and the party tonight. love x
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