01.11.2008
PUMA LEG ONE DAY 22 QFB: received 01.11.08 0627 GMT
Arriving into Cape Town this race has quickly delivered a lot of variety from the doldrums to heavy air sailing. The boat has come through in great shape as well as the crew. Moving all the gear downstairs has become easier with us eating our way through 200 kg of freeze-dried.
I had a present for the guys on my watch this morning. It was to be half a bar of chocolate. I went to my little snack bag, number nine only to find someone had already eaten it. They actually showed some courtesy and left one small square, which didn’t really go far between four guys. I think an enquiry in the morning will take place.
Usually these enquiries do not reach an acceptable outcome other than to give the message that theft of food in the old days was punished by removing the hand. We all carry personal knives as part of our safety gear some I am considering bringing in this rule.
We have really had a good learning curve this trip and will be better for it. Big congrats to the Ericsson guys on a impressive 24 record and heavy air skills. I know how hard it is to indextain the pressure and they did a great job. We will be better in this area next time, guaranteed.
Pleasing for me was to watch the young guys, Casey (Smith/AUS) and Michi (Mueller/GER). They really had a great leg.
I am happy with a return to my favourite stop in the race. See you on the dock for a steak sandwich and a quiet beer.
Chris Nicholson – watch captain
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