05.04.2004
Justin Slattery UPDATE 17 CHEYENNE
April 5th 2004 9:43 am. Day 58
What a long night last night was!
We've been a little delayed by light winds as a high pressure ridge formed over us yesterday. For 6-8 hours this reduced our speeds to 5-10 kts but we punched through it and we're back on track now chewing up the miles, 22-28 kts boat speed, wind of 20 kts from the southwest, pointing directly at Ouessant with 114 miles to go. Five hours more at this pace! Determination evident on everyone's face! No one wants to spend another night out here!
A half an hour ago. A very loud bang stunned everyone and our solent sail came crashing down! The Halyard broke! 15 minutes we we're back up to speed using our gennaker 2:1 halyard at 3/4 hoist which is doing the job nicely.
Once across the finish line we'll change our course and head for Plymouth - this will probably take us an estimated 5-6 hours to complete the 120 mile - hopefully relaxing, no drama, easy going delivery to our final destination! I have suggested that we crank the gear on and fly a hull maxed out all the way home! - I didn't get much support though! I think everyone has had quite enough!
Justin Slattery
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