A major challenge about 10 miles from the final destination is the Corran Narrows which has tides of 6 knots! Topsham Toe in the Water sat while the tide was at its strongest unable to get through. As the struggled Kithros II the other Topsham boat skippered by race veterans Bill and Neil Ricketts was steaming towards them at 6 knots with their spinnaker up making up lots of distance having chosen to go the East rather than the West side of the Isle of Lismore. Just as Kirthros reached Topsham Toe at just before 1pm they both got through the narrows together. I am sure there will be a full on race to the finish for the privilege of being the first Topsham boat in.
Spirits are still excellent aboard although the chronic lack of sleep must take its toll at some time. The report that they may be about to get Scurvy having run out days ago of fresh fruit and veg. which was already in short supply due to the sacrifices by Pete to the wind gods. I am sure David will have emergency fruit standing by. One last push in the boat and then a final tough wind.
Spirits are still excellent aboard although the chronic lack of sleep must take its toll at some time. The report that they may be about to get Scurvy having run out days ago of fresh fruit and veg. which was already in short supply due to the sacrifices by Pete to the wind gods. I am sure David will have emergency fruit standing by. One last push in the boat and then a final tough wind.
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