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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Shovel and plow

Holy Crap, last night was a lot of work both mentally and physically.

That was some really fun sailing. 20-23 knots of wind with 2A spinnaker, full main and staysail (bad idea) but we were flying. I think we maxed out at 18 knots coming down a wave, it is a strange sensation. It is close to weightlessness, but even the slightest turn of the helm and the boat immediately responds - on rails. As you come down the wave you could so easily (or accidently) turn either way. The correct turn allows you to sail on, the incorrect turn is a catastrophic crash. UGLY!

Anyway, very tired and will try for a bit of rest now that we have had role call. I know well only moved up to 5th in our class, but the next batch of positions should fall quickly if the breeze come in today. I think we had a 275 day.

Thanks,

Joby

5 comments:

Donna Salisbury said...

What a way to spend a birthday! The hard work must have paid off. The morning roll call gave you 281 for the 24 hours.

PYC is trying hard to keep up with you on the Hawaii end of the line and thoroughly enjoying the ride!

OB said...

To Cap'n Tommy,

Crack your whip and tell them to row faster!

Will you be in Portland July 30ish? Vickie and I are doing a road trip and we'll be in Portland then and want to hook up.

godspeed to you

OB

Anonymous said...

What an exciting race! Been monitoring you progress the whole time on my extra computer...Wow!

Todd S

Jarrod said...

I love following the actgion. However, I am glad I am not there!! Sail on guys!!!

Unknown said...

It's getting really exciting, even from here. :) Reinrag2, you are flying! Go girl go!!!!