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Hi there,
For our final dash in this edition of the Volvo Ocean Race we are once again tip toeing around in light airs as opposed to charging about like we did many months ago in the south. Once again though we have a close race and this time there is even more to fight for. For us this is our last chance saloon to secure fourth place. If we finish ahead of Ericsson then all good, if not we have to settle for fifth. Right now we are all fighting our hardest to make sure it is the former of the two!
This light air battle up into the Baltic may not be perfect ABN AMRO TWO conditions, we all prefer blasting around in 30 knots and playing to our boat's strengths but right now there is no longer time for excuses. We are looking beyond the limitations of our boat and doing all we can to secure a good position. So far, so good but I'd hate to speak too soon.
Right now we have lost the fleet in the fog but the last position report brought good news. However, having had a brief snapshot of the fleet I am forced to wait another six long hours. The weather too is confusing, all our weather models are way off the mark so once again we are forced to use our best judgement and hope we might outsmart the rest. For sure the grey hairs are coming out once more, adding to the ones I've gained over the last eight months. I'm sitting patiently, waiting nervously for some indication of gain or loss.
However, this leg is already better than the last! There may be no sun, fog, drizzle and sometimes even rain not to mention little breeze but this time there's food. Lots and lots of food. With no danger of rationing in the next two days we are all set to eat like kings! This alone is enough to keep us all smiling...
Cheers,
Si Fi
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