\nRace Day 1 of the ARC<\/strong><\/p>\n
Carnage of sea, big boats and spray at the start of the race. Challenger 1 crossed the line astern and kept pace with us for a time however after we put in a stealthy gybe they haven\u2019t been seen again. \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Home for 14 days or so at sea<\/p><\/div>\n
The day went quickly with strong winds and a maximum of 40 knots through what is called the \u201cacceleration zone\u201d along the side of the Canary Island.<\/p>\n
The night bought a full moon, shooting stars and massive swells, up to 1 m above the helmsman\u2019s head. Felt like we
\nwere following Orion\u2019s belt.<\/p>\n
A few have suffered from sea sickness and are recovering well; whilst others discovered the joys of helming downwind in the dark. Only real down note was the big green wave pouring through a forgotten hatch onto Kirsty\u2019s bed, while she was in it!<\/p>\n
Cooks are producing cracking meals thanks to raw talent and an extremely well provisioned boat. What will we do with so many mangos is yet to be seen.<\/p>\n
Sending lots of love to Isa, Toby and daddy. Hope you have found the hair brush – Begonia<\/p>\n
They say a bad day at sea is way better than a good day at work. They just might be right -Mark<\/p>\n
You can follow Challenger 3 via the following link: http:\/\/www.worldcruising.com\/arc\/arc\/eventfleetviewer.aspx<\/a> (Choose Las Palmas to St Lucia)<\/p>\n