Gitana 18 is making twice windspeed, when she passes Stargazer off Groix.
An impressive feat given that she is downwind (which reduces her apparent wind). Her foils are raised to reduce drag. The breeze in question is a fitful three to four knots.
As the sun rose, Stargazer motored past Port Louis citadel, in millpond coditions. On the promise of a sea breeze by mid morning.
We shave all the corners that we can. To shorten our route.
Slipping out of Lorient by the side door.
Off Doelan, the forecast fair wind duly arrives.
To carry Stargazer past the beaches of the Iles de Glenan.
On by the chequerboard Perdrix and into Loctudy. From where our course lies (mainly) north. Meaning that the anticipated week of westerlies will be favourable.
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