ROUND ROBBEN ISLAND RACE
This is a pusuit race. You also get to choose whioch way to round the island which gives an interesting permentation to the whole race. Two other identical Farrs started with us. We were first out the blocks. Nice South Easter, kite up, nice sailing but we were aware of the wind switch up ahead. We sailed well but perhaps carried the kite too long before hotting up. We rounded the island well but then overstood the island giving it a too wider a berth whcih also cost. The rest of the leg was a soldiers course but we then entered a hole close tot he finish line. We were doing well at this point and well ahead of those that rounded the island in the opposite direction. We spent a long time in the hole. While this was happening the boats that rounded in the opposite direction were able to sail a lower course keeping them in good breeze the whole way. We eventually got the breeze and finished. Our position was 14th in the end. Winds were varied but the highest was mid teens. Sea was flattish. Aboard were: Dale, Michael, Siger, Massimo, Francesco, Spook, Tony. Boat performed well. No problems.