Wizard flies Kites in an effort to catch up.
Sailing Yacht Wizard has been at the back of the ARC
fleet since St Lucia when they had to return from the start line to complete
some major repairs. In Panama, the South African crew were held up yet again
for 21 days as visas had to be arranged for the French Polynesia Islands.
Arriving late and wanting to see the Galapagos
Islands, Wizard finally lifted the anchor and sailed out on the early evening
of 13th March, 4 days behind the rest of the ARC fleet.
Every effort is being made to play ‘catch
up’ with the rest of the fleet. And any material that can help catch the
weak winds that we are unfortunate to be experiencing is being put up. Kites
are being flown from every angle under the watchful eye of new crew member
Joanne, who has been with the ARC since St Lucia and joined Yacht Wizard in the
Galapagos Islands. Wizard’s skipper Gerrie is hoping that the kites flown
will not incur any extra handicap in the World ARC.
Joanne – Smile, it makes people wonder what
you’re up to!
Flying Kites