Fastnet 2019 Troubadour – Gale force

A challenging night of winds gusting up to gale force with large waves and breaking sea, I was on the helm for some three and a half hours, we also had to navigate through and anchorage of moored ships, together with other sailing vessels making their way back towards the finish line in Plymouth.

Off watch was also a problem, despite using lee cloths some of the crew were thrown from their bunks. or slipped on deck when changing below. Many of us carrying bruises from our battle against nature.

Never mind Tomorrow should see us round the Fastnet rock

David Ogden Trimmer and Helm

2019 Fastnet Finisher – Troubadour

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