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Yesterday we had a mixed batch of races but with 1 mile legs on the three windward leewards it was hard to stretch our legs and save our time on the Swan 42s. Today we had a windy race around the island and unfortunately with damage to our spinnaker we didn’t really get going however, we still came 3rd in class which wasn’t too bad. With the forcast looking windy tomorrow they race commitee have decided to not have us race to Marigot and anchor. This was a popular move from the boat captains perspectives as no anchoring for us is a positive.

We were finished by 12:30 today but had to wait for the 3pm bridge which was mayhem as usual causing me to have a few quiet heart attacks. The cruiser/racers don’t understand how hard it is for pure race boats to hold a position in 25 knots of wind without at least a knot and half of boat speed. With such thin appendages and light weight boats we just get blown around and also have no way of steering without a flow over our rudder and keel.

Safe and sound at the dock with the sails at the sailmaker it was time to go home where I made salmon, over couscous with watercress and a sour cream, caper, shallot, cucumber, radish sauce. I can hardly keep my eyes open but the boys have rallied to go to a party. I am up at 5:30am again tomorrow to go to the bakery for fresh bagettes and the sailmakers to pick up the repaired main. Time for some sleep.