Proper sails must be selected and struck before the long -awaited start. The prediction reports refreshing winds, so the Yankee 2 is started. All yachts cross in front of the starline, who can get the best position here? Just not over the line too early, otherwise the line must be turned over and the line is over again. Sail are being raised, now they show the different strategies. The audience mass on the bank keeps your fingers crossed for your favorites.
Sir Robin’s historic cannon spits powder qualification and 3 seconds later the starting shot also arrives acoustically at the yachts. Light is faster than sound; Physics lessons are very practical.
All yachts slide over the line when the wind is as sleepy, light wind sails are set everywhere.
: Unfortunately, our wardrobe sail was not optimal and so the Halongbay was passed through in the field to the rear. Tortily slow
Slowly the yacht pushes against the onset of tidal current towards the turning bin. Actually inch for centimeters.
Finally around all tons it goes towards the English Channel, the guards are divided and the routine begins … whereby some units are still required here.
The Biskaya joins the English Channel, feared because of the sudden and violent storms. Strength 9 then caught us; These forces of nature certainly generate humility in us. If a crusher rinses over the Biducard, all of the safety line trusts with the yacht.
The other side are starry -clear nights without scattered light…. Myriads of stars in the sky show us the way as many navigations before.
It goes against the wind to the south, with a good distance from the coast of Portugal. Because here are occasional encounters with orcas, which are probably increasingly targeting the rowing leaves of sailors. Strange menu selection …
Finally Cadiz in sight, there is a very warm welcome in the Navy of Puerto Sherry. Sherry? It comes from the area here and it actually gave it to the greeting.
The short time here must be sufficient for necessary repairs and for providing, after almost 4 days we set sail to Uruguay.
Sail ho!
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