Sail Brighton to Falmouth
Jellina
Mon 28 May 2007 19:21
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We sailed the 200 nautical miles from Brighton to
Falmouth non stop in about 28 hours - wind was quite favourable to us -
beautiful views as we went south of Island close in to Ventnor and St Catherines
Point. Very cold though overnight.
Lucky we got in on Saturday as a huge storm came in
on Sat night, which shredded the sails of another competitor, forcing them out
of the race.
So far, 18 out of the 70 entrants have retired -
and the race hasnt even started yet!
Debs hurt herself quite badly when we moored up at
Falmouth - but its hopefully only bruising and we are keeping our fingers
crossed she will be ok for the race.
The boat laptop has been playing up, but I have now
taken control of it - phew - much loss of hair.
Registration is completed and the battle flag has
been hoisted.
Weather for the start on Sat looks rather
unfavourable - v windy and the wind is against us! I better stock up with
sea sick pills.
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