Miranda and I are beginning to take a more competative approach to the race. We were delighted to have made it half way and have gained lots of experience on the way up but now we feel the race is beginning. We checked the forecast, tides and wave heights and decided we were really going to go for it today. Despite yet another 5.30 am start, we were well prepared. Our tactic to stay in close to the coast, out of the tide and in the lee of the land really paid off and we managed to maintain 50 knots most of the way to Edinburgh (210 miles!). We were dead chuffed to have finished the race in 4 hours 3 minutes and well ahead of several of our direct competitors.
There were parts of the race where we took a real hammering and both Miranda and I are shattered. The slamming takes its toll on our ankles, back, shoulders and neck and despite a fantastic massage and hot bath, we can hardly move. God knows how we are going to move tomorrow. That Red Bull and Neurofen cocktail might come in handy!
Toooo tired to write, speak or move!
2 comments:
Sarah - the organisers seem to have imposed a time penalty on you for a problem at the finish. Can you clarify?
Yet again, Well Done. Sarah and Miranda! You, your back-up team and the Scorpian are doing marvellously. We look forward to your return to Portsmouth but don't go around again, you'll get dizzy!
love
M & M
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