Intrepid Travels

We have arrived! The crossing took only 4 days and we crossed the line at 12.18, only about 15 minutes ahead of our closest rival, Alia Vita. The first three days of the crossing were difficult as we faced churning seas and strong winds, but our spirits were kept up by the fact that the wind direction was optimal and consistent, and we were making incredibly good progress. By the time the winds and sea state eased, we were happy to slow down a bit and enjoy the ride for the last 24 hours, soaking in the pleasures of being out in the open seas, with all natures beauties to keep us company. At midnight on the night before arrival, we reluctantly turned on the engines as we were barely moving. As dawn approached, we could see Alia Vita close on our tails, with her spinnaker up! The race was on and I could sense Robert's excitement and sudden burst of energy. Fatigue forgotten, the adrenaline surged and we put all our effort into keeping ahead. It was a close run to the finish line, battling changing winds, currents and the dilemma of which tack to finish on and when to drop the sails. Robert's timing was spot on, and we crossed the line, dropped the sails and headed in through the narrow channel that marks the entrance to St George's, Bermuda.