Yes the wind lightened up again with just 45 miles to go. Just a reminder how this race started. Last night was tough. We had 36 knot winds and at the helm hit 17.2 knots. Second best to the Judge. We also broke a spinnaker shackle that stop our progress for 52 min while we repaired it around midnight under sail. Coyote got past us and we worked hard the rest of the night to get back side my side in the AM. In fact so close that Stuart crew from Coyote deployed is drone and took aerial vidios of both Tiki Blue and Coyote racing side my side just 100 miles from the finish. Looking for the last patches of wind to get us across he finish line and the KYC. See you soon! We hope :)
Cheers Capt'n Gary, Stubble Beard (Chris), Warlord (Dennis), Honorable Judge (Murray), Navigator Extrapolator (Tom, Chef Wrench men (Larry)
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4 comments:
Are you sure Coyote's drone wasn't on a reconnaissance mission?? Wikiwiki Tiki, you are almost there!!! We have been cheering you on all the way and now here you are in the home stretch!!! Congratulations on your voyage, wow, what a competitive journey it's been., We've enjoyed your blogging, it has been my entertainment for the entire duration. I've been reading your blogs to Mom as well.... Hugs to you all, and a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WAY TO GO TEAM TIKI!!! Aloha Sis,.......
Wow, what a ride............can't wait for the satelitite coverage from space. Enjoy the icy drinks and podium finish.
J&T
Great job Gary & Tiki Blue team. Guess we shouldn't expect late night posts for a few days! Sure enjoyed following your race and postings. Sounds like one hell of a crossing.
Dave & Betty
Thanks for the posts. It was exciting to hear the progress.
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