Homeward bound for Aviva
01 Dec 09
It was weird to say goodbye to Aviva today and the delivery team onboard. They headed away from the dock just before midday local time. I think they were pleased to get going as the forecast has them upwind sailing for at least the first 1000 miles, maybe more. The race is on to get home for Christmas.
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Life back on land
28 Nov 09
Received at 1827 hrs GMT Having now had chance to enjoy the creature comforts of dry land, like a shower, fresh food, a long sleep in a real bed and interaction with lots of people all at once, I have had chance to reflect on the race.
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Aviva poised for stealth mode to the finish
26 Nov 09
Received at 0752hrs A quiet night with the wind easing and the spinnaker up. The pressure is on for the right approach to the light airs off the finish line. We crossed gybes with Akena in the dark and have gybed too.
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Hard days night
25 Nov 09
Received at 1238hrs A little later than usual as we had a full on night and only now have the ability to email. We all gybed for the finish line just before dark last night and had a full on night blasting towards the line cutting down the miles rapidly.
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Full speed ahead!
24 Nov 09
Fast sailing has been full on for the last 24 hours.
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