Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race is evoking various emotions aboard the yachts at sea, as conditions change from wild to light and tricky, with breakages taking their toll.
The 1250 nautical mile race has delivered a range of conditions, including hard reaching, grey skies, rain, starry nights, and beautiful sunrises, as crews get closer to Auckland.
"Well, looks like we might manage 24 hours without a sail change. We had a beautiful spinnaker reach all day yesterday on the back end of the south-westerly front that came through yesterday morning.
Brad Kellett reported from Geoff Hill's Antipodes, describing the current conditions as squally with occasional sunshine.
Author's summary: Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race slows down on Day 5.
- Race distance: 1250 nautical miles
- Conditions: wild, wet, light, and tricky
- Crews experience: hard reaching, grey skies, rain, starry nights, and beautiful sunrises