Category Archives: Day Two

Oh look it’s a seal! No wind!  so Tiago Jesus  goes swimming the rest just sit and watch!

Team Unica taking part in their third Rolex Middle Sea Race, footage taken just after the start of the race, where a very light breeze was encountered Click on the below link to watch video Team Unica

This morning Bravo watch woke up to glassy seas which allowed us to get some sleep.  Even in light air it can be pretty noisy downstairs.  Sails furling in and out require big winches to do there jobs and the … Continue reading →

Dorade – The sun has just set on day one of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, and we are all happy to be out here on the water again. The boat is still moving along, although only at three knots. … Continue reading →

Frustrating moments on board the Elusive…….

Difficult Difficult lemon difficult ! The decisions of the night before put us on the back foot today, our average SOG for the 10hrs from 7am-5pm was a mere 2.7 knots, hardly edge of the seat stuff. Still we are … Continue reading →

Check in at 1715 Sunday 19/102014. Currently making just short of 8 knots and making steady progress towards the Straits of Messina. Another stunning afternoon on day 2 and after some tricky light airs now making positive progress towards the … Continue reading →

Elusive passing through the Strait of Messina

On board the Classic S&S yawl Stormy Weather from John Brinkers Very light air but making reasonable progress towards Messina JB