Rees & Jim, the racing crew for "Windy Spirit", did everything in their power to sail, regardless of conditions. At times, when the wind had died completely & the sails had sagged, Jim could be found on the bow, physically shaking the headsail from side to side to get enough power to edge a few metres further forward. It became very frustrating for both of them but while Kay & I slept through the night undisturbed, the guys forged on, determined to take out a prize at the end of the rally for the multihull division.
Just after the beginning of the race, when every yacht was flying spinnakers, Kay & I filled in our time on the deck, shaded by our spinnaker until the wind died & the sail collapsed into the water. For some time after, we left the sail hanging as it provided much needed shade & shelter from the sun as we continued playing our board games.
It was a day of spinnaker racing which proved to be a very colourful sight for the race between Labaun & Kota Kinabalu. About 30 yachts, all different sizes & designs, competed in this fun filled event.
It was a day of spinnaker racing which proved to be a very colourful sight for the race between Labaun & Kota Kinabalu. About 30 yachts, all different sizes & designs, competed in this fun filled event.
