The race started around 11pm PST last night, and after rounding the first mark of Sanya, I’ve got a good position near the head of the fleet. The next course mark is off Santa Ana in the Philippines. Continue reading Leg #4 – To Auckland
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Leg #3 – Sanya Results
The final tack to Sanya was easy going which brings Leg #3 to a close! Continue reading Leg #3 – Sanya Results
Leg #3 – Sanya In Under 21,500
Leaving the speed bump behind, the wind favored a direct tack into the port of Sanya. Continue reading Leg #3 – Sanya In Under 21,500
Leg #3 – Speed Bump – Southern China Sea
After a lucky break through the Singapore Straits, I managed to keep good position out into the Southern China Sea. I tacked before the Riau Islands, all the while I was planning to head farther east. Continue reading Leg #3 – Speed Bump – Southern China Sea
Leg #3 – The Squeeze
I got caught in shifting wind patterns trying to sail straight down the middle. The leaders of the fleet went North East along the coast and were lifted, pushing me back into the 30k+ range. Continue reading Leg #3 – The Squeeze
Leg #3 – Drag Race
I just barely stayed ahead of a doldrum to maintain 23k and have fallen back to a major portion of the leading pack who all found wind at the front. That’s left me in arond 27k position. Continue reading Leg #3 – Drag Race
Leg #3 – Straight of Hormuz
I played catchup from 40k+ down to 21k now and have rounded the straight of Hormuz. Continue reading Leg #3 – Straight of Hormuz
Leg #3 Start – Abu Dhabi to Sanya
I got an early start on leg #3 at around 33k. I climbed up to 22k and then hit ground north of the point. I’m at 41k right now and got a good crossing wind for my spinnaker. Continue reading Leg #3 Start – Abu Dhabi to Sanya