Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race is evoking all sorts of emotions aboard the yachts remaining at sea, as conditions go from wild and wet to light and tricky.
The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club's 1250 nautical mile race has delivered a bit of everything so far, from hard reaching, to grey skies and rain, starry nights, golden sunsets and beautiful sunrises.
"Well, looks like we might manage 24 hours without a sail change. We had a beautiful spinnaker reach all day yesterday on the back end of the south-westerly front that came through yesterday morning.
Brad Kellett reported from Geoff Hill's Antipodes, describing the current conditions as squally with occasional sunshine.
Author's summary: Fleet slows due to light breeze.