Saturday morning and it was early wake up for the breakfast. We are staying at the Santa Catalina which we found to be an excellent hotel – actually much better than I thought looking the price of 100 euros a night. Weather looks fun and sunny. Forecast for the next few days is good.
Hannu went to ARC captains briefing with Alberto – Sunday start is expected to have great sailing conditions. North - North East winds at 15 knots and up to 25 knots on Monday. This should get our Swan to fly – well...almost. Our captain Alberto is notorious of driving the boat to its limits – on their last voyage 2 years ago Monomotapa lost 3 spinnakers. Perhaps that is why they scored 2nd overall and won their class. Another competitive thing: Monomotapa is known for the best food. When not sailing, Alberto manages his restaurant in Sienna and all the crews so far have gained weight on their voyages with him – not lost :).
I feel much better now after yesterdays de-hydration headache. We are all looking forward on this journey.
- Olli
About Me
- Hannu
- Family sailor who thinks back to the good old racing times and dreams about those in future, telecoms dude where the old environmentalis has re-awakened in form of renewable energy and ecological luxury.
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