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Paradix Race Day 5 UpdateJuly 17, 2019, 0700
From 0700hr Pacific time today: We are fully in to the synoptic trade winds here! We had a day of 500 miles in the last 24hrs. Compared to the first day which saw 106 miles! We are rocketing along down wind, averaging 20kts. The driving is pretty lively with the sea state and it's pretty aggressive driving as we work to surf down waves �� but not get sucked in to the bottom of them. The leeward foil is in full action and the helm is heavy with the pressure. There seems to be a bloom of baby jelly fish coating the sea and they wash up on to the deck with the waves and spray. They look like baby Portuguese Man-Of-War but not entirely sure what type they are. We're taking great care to remove them from the lines and rope bags as I'm sure that would be a nasty surprise. We have a full moon that's been keeping us company at night. �� Something occurred this morning that I've never seen where it was a very bright morning just before the sun broke the horizon and the moon was still in the sky and bright. We seemed to have both at the same time... The water is a beautiful deep blue and we scan it as we zoom along, watching carefully for hazards. Head over to the Transpac Race site to see some of the havoc that has been brought upon the fleet including a large yacht which sank yesterday. We don't have many details out here but it appears all have been havoc that has been brought upon the fleet including a large yacht which sank yesterday. We don't have many details out here but it appears all have been rescued and are safely aboard another yacht in the race! Signing off from a fast and furious trimaran! Standing by on 16. Paradox out!
July 16, 2019, 0800
Great 24hr blasting down wind. Super clear sunny day and awesome blue sea. The night sailing with full moon is fantastic. Apart from being a bit damp everywhere:) all good onboard. Seen a few ship and one altered course for us. Also starting to see a few first day starters now.
July 15, 2019, 0800
Amazing to get out of the hole yesterday evening. Gutted to get sucked in but thats how it goes a. Last race we had nuc'in winds this one nada for the start. One extreme to another... drifting backwards at 1kt to 30kts reaching in flat water and full moon. What a great section of the race! A little damp but the boat loves being lent on hard.
Now into glamour champagne sailing downwind with genak and staysail at 18-23kts. The full moon surfing downwind is superb! Spirits are high, water is warm and showers on deck about to commence:)
Thanks to our shore crew arthur for the amazing fresh cooked grub, its giing down a absolute treat.