Hah! Not yet I reply (its like driving with the kids; "...are we there
yet?") However we did pass a few of our milestones in the last 24hrs as at
0349 UTC this morning we completed our first 1000NM of the passage, which we
celebrated with an apple each (or not as there arent any left) Additionally
and perhaps more importantly for the crew and our race we did our first 24
hr kite run and flew it all night. What's the big deal? well for many it was
the first night kite experience, plus when the moon goes there is nothing to
steer by except instruments and 'feel' in quite large swell. We had a prep
chat before we went for it and the trimming, helming and communications
between the members of each watch has gone from strength to strength; they
are now sailing the yacht and not just sitting on it! I still mention the
trashed kite at regular intervals of course to ensure maximum mileage but at
the end of the day its my fault as skipper for not coaching the guys well
enough beforehand (dont tell them that though)
Thanks to Mr Bramble Berry for the top tips on kite anti-wrap devices, mine
looks good so here's hoping it doesnt get tested.
Still no fish caught yet, I think its 3-0 to the fish with lures they've had
but the battle continues!
Cheers
Andy.
