Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:09 PM
Position:
33degs 06.90' S
104degs 38.55' E
Boat time: 03.30hrs
Three days to go and we're almost there! Less than 600 miles and counting. As we get nearer to the finish we are reminded that we are still racing and there is everything to go for with Edinburgh on our port beam (though rapidly dropping aft!) and Cape Breton just about visible on the starboard beam. With the light conditions and warm weather lulling us into a sleepy state of mind, having the other boats visible has woken us up and got us all back into race mode.
As we left the Roaring Forties a few days ago we were surrounded by fog. Almost as if the Southern Ocean was trying to stop us leaving. Some people were convinced that it was snowing but I'm not so sure! The difference in weather in just two days is amazing, just a few nights ago it was every layer possible plus hats, scarves and gloves and everyone huddled in the cockpit. Tonight theres not a fouly to be seen and we are all spread out in various comfy poistions along the leeward rail.
Progress is painfully slow at the moment with such a short distance to go and so little wind. The sound of the light-wieght kite collapsing as the wind does another weird little shift is all to familar. Keen as I am to get to Oz, I almost don't want this leg to end. The sailing has been amazing but I'm not looking forwad to the heat as we head up to Singapore!
Look out for pictures specials when I land in Oz.
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always thought Kate was the potty one but obviously you too. Been reading bloggs but only just realised i can respond! bit slow! not sure on the technical stuff, can manage a spinnaker but otherwise a sail is a sail is a sail! Cute Maurice popped in yesterday after his first music lesson!! now renamed 'Scud 2 - The Return' for obvious reasons. Be good luv'n stuff
ReplyDeleteHi Lily, Enjoying reading your antics. Everyone at the club waits with eager anticipation for your updates!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are enjoying yourself. Now you can say you conquered the Southern Ocean!
Well done so far Lily :D
ReplyDeleteI miss you a terrible amount, and am very jealous about the whale sightings; take many a picture please!
Have an amazing time in Oz, and take a shower, I can smell you from here :P
Looking forward to the next entry :)
Love you more than ever
xxxx
Well done Lily - 3rd place is a great achievement after the problems early in the race. Congratulations to al the crew. Enjoy Australia and have a great Christmas and New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove Auntie Janice & Uncle Peter