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22 September 2024


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FELICITATIONS Grecale !!!
CONGRATULAZIONI SCARABOCCHIO !!
CONGRATULAZIONI ita10267 !

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The race began with 50 boats setting sail on time, eventually growing to 121 participants, of which 104 managed to cross the finish line. We encountered very light winds at the starting line, with speeds barely reaching 1.6 knots. Given the headwind, there was some debate over whether to begin on a port or starboard tack. The majority of the fleet opted for a starboard tack heading east, while a smaller group set off westward. However, after 10 hours, the two groups converged without either side gaining a significant advantage.

After 24 hours, we were finally greeted by stronger winds, allowing us to reach speeds exceeding 20 knots. By the 36-hour mark, we were riding the canter of a storm, occasionally pushing the boats to speeds over 40 knots. Unfortunately, this momentum didn’t last long, and by 48 hours, the wind had dropped to around 15 knots. At this point, the fleet began to spread out, with a few competitors heading farther east—a decision that would later prove to be a costly mistake, as they finished toward the back of the pack. Meanwhile, at the front of the race, there was no major drama. However, the eventual winner made two critical maneuvers by gybing early on both day 11 and day 12, gaining an impressive lead of 24 nautical miles in just 12 hours.

The Bar-tailed Godwit completes this migration route in 8 days, achieving a remarkable 36 knots VMC without stopping for rest. While the Maxi Trimaran is an exceptionally fast boat with top speeds over 40 knots, we were only halfway through the race by the time the Godwit would have finished. The race winner ultimately completed the course in 13 days, 3 hours, and 24 minutes.

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