Day four saw light winds from dawn onwards. Several
sail configurations were employed
to capture what breeze came our way. From Goose winging the jib, to broad reach
and spinnaker. Several gybes have been made in good order in both daylight and
night conditions. Which is testament to crew learning quickly on all aspects of boat
handling. We have been in the company of yacht Sandvita since the start line and
continue to be so at the time of writing. Other Arc yachts have passed our way
without causing any alarm. Night time temperatures remain doggedly chilly whilst
day time figures are on the climb. Today saw the first salt water showers taken
by the crew, most reporting the
experience to be bracing!
Sadly, the success of the first fishing expedition with
Pretty in Pink lure could not be repeated with the highly rated Doug McClure. A
major disappointment all round.
SB
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