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26 February 2024


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CONGRATULATIONS Dingo !!!
CONGRATULATIONS SlideRule !!
CONGRATULAZIONI Mediterranean !

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On a late afternoon, February 5th, we embarked on our journey across the Indian Ocean, brimming with anticipation. Initially, the race seemed straightforward, but after a week, a significant split occurred within the frontrunner group. A major contingent opted to gybe southwest, maintaining their course for approximately 50 nautical miles before gybing back northwest. This strategic separation persisted for four days, with the gybing groups eventually intersecting the path of the frontrunners. As a result, the 'non-gybers' found themselves leading the pack, ultimately producing the podium finisher from this group.

The weather conditions proved favorable throughout the race. Occasional winds reaching 25 knots, fortunately from behind, propelled us to speeds exceeding 20 knots at times. Despite encountering a high-pressure front on day 4, which was swiftly overcome without significant delay, we maintained an impressive average speed of over 14 knots, with the podium finisher covering approximately 5100 nautical miles.

Remarkably, all 156 registered sailors commenced the race on time. Additionally, 10 more sailors registered and started late, joined by on-water spectators adding to the excitement. At the time of writing, 144 boats have successfully crossed the finish line, with a dozen more potentially finishing before the race concludes.

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