Today is the starting day for the race. Everybody was excited from the early morning, good weather then not too strong winds, good words from the captain which encouraged us to do out best to prepare all of the sails and get ready for the start line.
I was so lucky to have the 8 – 12 watch which allowed me to help with setting the sails – it was more than awesome to be one of the few at the top of the masts and while working to enjoy the other ships which were close to us.
Everyone was getting closer to the start line, we couldn’t be too fast, just not to cross the line before the mid day start, but also we wanted to be very close to the start time even if we had an 20 minute start window – this we managed!
It was much greater than I even expected crossing the start line at 12:02:30 seems more then perfect doesn’t it? The whole crew took part in setting the sails and pulling on the ropes (even the cook) then with the great time, speed and big smiles we could take thousands of pictures of the others who were BEHIND US !
These memories will be in my mind forever - what a spectacular event!
So many huge ships with all sails set – so close to each other, all trying to be the first across the line.
Well, the direction of the wind is not the best for Christian Radich now, but we will do our best to keep the first place. There is a lot to do over the next few days and nights but we have to remember also that the most important thing is the good atmosphere of the event – so keep your fingers crossed for the Christian Radich and her international crew.
With the sailors greeting AHOY
AGNES (From
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