Monday, June 19 to Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Day 4 of the Centennial Newport to Bermuda
Monday our spirits went from high to much less high as we sailed into very light to non-existent breeze on more than one occasion, both during the day and night. Our earlier excellent position in the fleet, as seen in the regatta tracking system, suffered accordingly, since it seems the nasty "air holes" were especially attracted to us and others nearby, giving the boats behind a chance to catch up and more. They took full advantage of their good fortune. It was a bit depressing having to catch up to, and pass, a 43 foot Alden cruiser Tuesday morning. Beautiful boat but not one we want to see only 80 miles from Bermuda.
Although the racing was not what we hoped it would be the past 24 hours, life is still good on board the good ship Cygne. We had several close encounters with the wonders of the natural world- dolphins, whales, mahi mahi, and flying fish were seen. So far still no sea turtle sightings.
Bermuda is now only a day away and we are working our way toward the finish line against light southerly winds. I think everyone is looking forward to a nice, long shower, a "real" bed, at least one of the traditional Dark and Stormies at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and the beauty of Bermuda. That's it for today from Cygne.
Fred Joyce, MD
Day 4 of the Centennial Newport to Bermuda
Monday our spirits went from high to much less high as we sailed into very light to non-existent breeze on more than one occasion, both during the day and night. Our earlier excellent position in the fleet, as seen in the regatta tracking system, suffered accordingly, since it seems the nasty "air holes" were especially attracted to us and others nearby, giving the boats behind a chance to catch up and more. They took full advantage of their good fortune. It was a bit depressing having to catch up to, and pass, a 43 foot Alden cruiser Tuesday morning. Beautiful boat but not one we want to see only 80 miles from Bermuda.
Although the racing was not what we hoped it would be the past 24 hours, life is still good on board the good ship Cygne. We had several close encounters with the wonders of the natural world- dolphins, whales, mahi mahi, and flying fish were seen. So far still no sea turtle sightings.
Bermuda is now only a day away and we are working our way toward the finish line against light southerly winds. I think everyone is looking forward to a nice, long shower, a "real" bed, at least one of the traditional Dark and Stormies at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and the beauty of Bermuda. That's it for today from Cygne.
Fred Joyce, MD
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