Monday 04.05.2009 14.30 hrs
Position : LAT 39 46 48 N
LONG 011 16 75 W
Weather: Sunny, wind F5 NE
Distance travelled 727 nautical miles
Racing at last. Full main, spinnaker and mizzen.
Brief summary:
Saturday 02.05.09: 16.00 hrs Crew Parade around Vigo town with singing, chanting and dancing. 18.30 hrs. treasure hunt for crew organized by Watch Leaders followed by shore leave till 24.00 hrs.
Sunday 03.05.09..Race Start Day
17.30 hrs Rona II started we believe 1st in class approx 10 seconds from the line at maximum speed with full main and spinnaker.
Yellow shirt award-whole crew votes everyday for crew member doing the most memorable thing that day, good or bad! Shirt remains unwashed for the whole trip.
Best wishes
Skipper, Rona II
