As planned, the intention was to get YOLO to Simonstown two weeks before Spring regatta so as not to put pressure on time to deliver and possible adverse weather conditions... It also allows the opportunity to have a training session in Simonstown.
Due to the weather conditons, departure was planned for 08h30.. following the rounding of the breakwater, a motor sail till just past Llandadno where a SE was picked up, with a good beat in 16knots of wind to Slangkop where the breeze died away and back to motor for a while an then back on the beat in 12-16 knots till just short of the point when it started to increase. It topped out at 29 knots...
Once around the point, good downwind sailing, topping out at just over 15knots of boat speed.. Eventually the wind died out in the Millers Point area with a motor sail the rest of the way.. Arriving at 17h30.
Given the amount of upwind sailing, a reasonable sail.. The boat is now ready for the training session.
Aboard were: Ian(skipper) Sieger, Shane and guest-Ian's father in law..
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