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Wind from the northwest steady 20kts. There was confusion about the start of the race, the radio wasn’t receiving properly and they tried to delay the start because the big Condor Voyager was due to leave port around the start of the race. Whilst waiting to start, we had an uncontrolled jibe which took Jonathan’s hat and glasses. The glasses went in the sea, thankfully he could still see adequately. Spinnaker went up went on the second leg, but we couldn’t get it down easily as the clutch had jammed, so it came down in an uncontrolled way and the spinnaker pole hit Stephen on the head causing a head injury. In the end we came second which please Stewart. Refee lower heads terres all to starboard.

Windy from ENE Force 4 - 5 Swell 0.7m a bit of chop Boat heeled over after tack and I nearly fell off, held on by life jacket by Tony. We came last 😩

Eerste trip zonder werkende boegschroef na Geurnsey. Getankt in Geurnsey 1€/L

Original plan was to sail up the coast to north Spain, then cross the bay of Biscay. 1t night anchorage was going to be late due to increased northerly wind. We discussed and agreed on change to cross the TSS to the south & get the advantage of westerly winds into English Channel. All went well for 3 days. Day 4 winds were increasing and when we could get VHF weather forecast we discovered storm Amy was arriving. Furled the Yankee and ride out the storm for 36hrs. Winds were 34knts gusting 50. Seas rolling wave height mostly 10-12m. Broadside approx12 times. 2 times knock down. Took refuge in Gurnsey

Set off in a southerly F3 and making real progress by the time we hit the race conditions had strengthened to a 4 and saw some good speed. Pipedreamer really delivered and put a smile on everyone’s face as the realisation of what we’ve now have. Sadly wind died and the donkey was on but still impressive speeds we like our new boat! We also encountered some Tuna feeding which was a real treat 👍