Needing to beat M24 Mako by at least 1 place in the last race to seal 3rd overall, we pulled a big one out and secured a 6th overall today with Mako coming in 12th - after we covered him all the way.
Great team effort from all involved and celebrated at KC’s with a steak [...]
Race 5 saw dogs getting blown off chains and as a result we did a large triangle course instead of being out in the passage. Lessons learnt from the Sunday where applied and we managed a 3rd overall and 2nd in M24’s behind Mr Batley. Kite rides where up there as the fastest ever but [...]
The week started well with the Cone race and after a delay of couple hours due to no wind we set off in around 12-15. Nice rides out and a long port tack back to the finish. Happy with 4th on corrected with some of the big boats gettiing up there.
Race 2 & 3 we’re [...]
We have all arrived safe and well and AB. Heath has already organised a standing booking at KC’s for the week and steaks where nice last night.
The boat came together in its own time and we where finally ablt to get out for a sail yesterday afternoon in about 10-15 knts. Boat and crew coming together [...]
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Trying to get some photo’s and art work up for our supporter base which growing by the day. Feel free to make comments on Elixir’s site as well - www.elixir.livesaildie.com and make sure you give them rubbish (friendly rubbish) .
7 Days till race one, 4 days till the drive and more importantly only 2 days [...]
With one week to go before race 1, tensions are high (but only from spouses staying behind) and final preperations are being made to the boat and crew. Unforntunately we have lost a crew member this week with Mark having to stay home - some excuse about work.
We have been lucky enough to pick up [...]