Jeremy & I are today celebrating our first victory in RORC Double Handed racing - the Myth of Malham Race. Covering 230nm over 2 days from Cowes to the Eddystone Lighthouse and back, the race track includes many challenges, not least of which is negotiating complex tidal flows around several headlands, made all the more important with light winds. One factor that we feel contributed to our success was an instrument displaying % boat speed versus target. An almost hypnotic display that one watches constantly to ensure we are trimmed to optimum, and one which probably deprived us of sleep. There were many other factors, all of which a best reserved for recounting salty tales over a few beers.
Thanks to:
Jeremy, for tirelessly gybing the spinnaker and will no doubt be suffering tomorrow for his efforts.
To Sophie, who surprised me with this delicious cake upon returning home victorious.
And to Grace and Martine for supporting us in our adventures.
Richard
ps - this now sets a very high bar for the Fastnet Race starting on 11th August!
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