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Results - 2011
Great start off the beach and lead the fleet for a while (see video above). Beat to the Forts and spinnaker up
in the dying breeze for a close encounter with a moored tanker which required a quick about face to go
round it but out into the channel eventually. Various wind conditions in a rather slow crossing including no
wind at all right in the middle of the East going shipping lane in the dark which was interesting. Usual
guessing game as to our position in the fleet as we approached the finish from the West and most dismayed
by Alchemist radioing in but OK when it became clear they were retiring. Quite tricky getting to the finish
against a strong tide and not a lot of wind but good result with a third overall after 22 hours.