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Race Day 1 – Superyacht Challenge – Antigua

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45m luxury ketch-rigged sailing superyacht

Race Day 1 – Superyacht Challenge – Antigua

January 27, 2012 | Author admin

The skies were blue, the wind was up and the seas were running as we went out for the first day of racing in the Antigua Super Yacht Challenge. The regular trade winds blowing through at 20 to 25 knots, great sailing weather and there were 10 other boats in the regatta.

The start line is right in front of the historic Nelsons Dockyard where all the yachts are docked so it gives everyone on shore a chance to see these large yachts in action. Due to our size and maneuverability we have a pursuit race to avoid any dangers at the start. Timoneer started in the middle of the fleet and had a great sail on a tight reach to the first mark, crashing into the large seas and taking solid water over the bow at times. We bore away at the mark and set our mizzen staysail but still could not catch the front runners. Gybed at the next mark and set our old smaller spinnaker. Unfortunately it was a bit too old and tired and within minutes it exploded and we had some fun and games getting the pieces down and back on board the boat. We decided not to set our big spinnaker so by this time we were being overtaken by some of the bigger and faster boats behind us.

We took a flyer on the last beat to the finish line which took us away from the fleet and out to sea. It was clear that this was not going to work but we had nothing to lose and a tiny chance of pulling off a miracle. It also gave us a chance to put out the fishing lines but alas, not takers for our lures. We figured that if we did catch a fish we could cook it that evening in the Caribbean BBQ competition which was held on the dock behind the boats. It was a great party and lots of fun but at the end of the day we ended up 10th out of 11 boats and did not win the party either!

Tomorrow is another day and lots of room for improving out position.

Everyone is well on board and having lots of fun.

Phil

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