Saturday 15th June

Today's start was in the river opposite the marina. In light winds we took a penalty and stayed under engine making our best start yet. After 8 minutes of motoring we were out of the river. Conditions were perfect. As usual we struggled with the Parasail. By the time it was up we were near the back of the fleet. Over the next eight and a half hours of fabulous downwind sailing we clawed our way back to 6th. The wind was perfect and for the first time we had sun all day. We're off to a traditional Portuguese sardine supper which some may enjoy.

This is racing catamaran style.
We are neck and neck with the boat in the background
and we were about 5 seconds ahead at the finish.