a beautiful morning with a 09:00 start at Gurnard. The light northerly wind coupled with a down tide start, ensured the Class 5 boats all started somewhat cautiously to avoid being prematurely swept over the line. The fleet gently made its way past the Survey Ship Galatea with most boats managing to leave the clearing mark Snowden to starboard, although one boat was unfortunately swept the wrong side of the buoy and was left trying to get back in very little wind. ...more