I’m finally back on track, with a 15-knot wind that pushed me ahead of the anticyclone even though I now the ridge is going to cause some more problems tonight. Claudia is going to have an impact here and in the south, too.
I really had no choice but to put up with this situation over the past few days, but I kept telling myself I needed to stay positive because that’s how things are anyway and you need to make the best out of it. I spent a lot of time at the helm, I got some rest and did a little maintenance, too. So I’m now feeling great, and so is the boat. We’re ready to face tougher conditions in the next few days.
The shape of the race has changed a lot lately. The leaders are more spread out and in the back, Javier Sansó is coming back. But this is a long race and I think the leaders will slow down soon and hopefully I can gain some miles. I should also be able to extend my lead over Javier in the next few days.