Tuzi Tekweni 2025 Ocean Race

Race start twisted spinnaker. 
20 mins to sort out but caught up nicely on a Northley out to the current. 

Went more SSW direction and passed outside of Patinga Wreck. 

Correct direction to current. SSE
At current headed 270 deg for DBN.  Waited for wind to fill in from NE. 
14:07 NE arrived created a better angle for DBN.

We had the wind on the current - caught up Anna Wardly

At. Sunset became overpowered with spinnaker and starboard sheet snapped. 

Poled out jib and goose winged main to starboard. 

Angle was too deep but decided to.use the current about 1 kt. 

20:00 gybed and back on 270 deg to DBN

Wave action got bigger NE avg 2.5 m. 

Max speed over ground 11.8kts

Entered DBN 22:45

Race 14:01:55

ORC Division B:- 3rd place
Overall ORC:- 3rd place
DH Division:- 1st place (unofficial)


 

Tuzi Thekweni 2025 Race

Crew: 3

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