Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 3
Last night was a harsh reminder of how a beautiful sail on the ocean can change in an instant. The 1250 nautical mile Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A) required quick thinking and action as crews worked together to bring things back under control.
"We had an eventful evening aboard. Just as we were about to have dinner, a front hit us with a vengeance. We had the A2 (Asymmetrical spinnaker) up at the time, but managed to retrieve it and everyone is safe. We saw 42 knots on a number of occasions but have moved on this sunny am,"
said Lisa Denvir on Alan Hill's Swan 48, Cooloola.
Author's summary: Crews face harsh conditions.