I have very mixed feelings about that transition, I was even mad yesterday. You miss the train by a few miles only and it's really unfait because so far, you had been doing fine. There was no strategical mistake, it's just bad weather I have to deal with. I'm feeling better today, it's still frustrating but that's life, too. It's like another race is starting now.
There's less pressure because the close fight is over so you can focus back on yourself and on your boat. And get some rest to recover, too!
The good news is, after riding at 20 knots for so long, I now get to check the boat all over. Evil can be found in the tiniest details! I'm working on boat maintenance and little things that need fixing before the second half of the race. I'm back with the big natural sponge I use to keep the back of the boat relatively dry. I have no idea where I put my tin dish, though…