TRIPLE LINDY – OFFSHORE RACING TEAM

Swan Rolex Cup: Race Day 2

2018 Rolex Swan Cup (Sardinia)

Another day, another calm morning. Bacon and eggs and truly wonderful Italian coffee got the day rolling along. After a few hours on the water waiting for the breeze to kick in, and after a pleasant swim, we were back in a start sequence for a coastal race. Good start mid line, and a discussion of rules with a British boat who got a fully Johnny Mac explanation of some of the finer points, and we were off upwind. Despite being one of the smallest boats in our class, were were 6th at the first mark. A quick spinnaker set later and we were romping downwind and past rocks and islands – all very scenic. Back upwind on the far side of the island and made our only mistake of the day by heading a bit too far away from the shore (minor error). Then along to the finish in a dying breeze with a final double gybe for the line.

Back ashore now, and getting ready to celebrate Joe having yet another birthday – suspect it will be quite a night. Results (23 yachts) – 5 & 7 so far.
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Swan Rolex Cup: Race Day 1

2018 Rolex Swan Cup (Sardinia)

After 2 days of getting the old girl ready for racing following her refit, and the crew after their recent racing on the larger and faster Cookson 50, we hit the start line only to be delayed for a while as the wind built from nothing to a little. A tight start with too many boats trying to occupy the same place, and we got moving up the first beat and worked ahead of the majority of out fleet. A long downwind leg under the huge A2 kite, and we made further gains, sailing deeper and faster than larger boats near us. Next was a long fetch to a rocky island, and then a reach down to the finish area off Porto Cervo.
Stunning scenery, yachts, and crew work made our day as we recorded a fifth in our opening race (out of 23). A good start in very light winds – tomorrow is another day!