I am certainly going to try and complete the course and hope all those who signed up will as well.
So am I.
According to the regatta forum, not only do some buy the "extras" package, but run another programme with 'polars' (??) and steering settings ...
Taking it too seriously, I think!
I prefer to think that us Mayhemmers are having "a race within a race", and have enjoyed the last leg. Roll on Feb.
Just so Andy doesn't feel too embarrassed even 'proper' skippers do it ...
In the REAL Clipper Race -
"Cork hits rock in Java Sea
14 January 2010
Cork, one of ten 68-foot ocean racing yachts competing in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race has struck a rock in the Java Sea, around 200 nautical miles north east of Jakarta.
All 16 crew have been safely evacuated to two sister yachts, Team Finland and California. All are safe and next of kin have been informed.
Falmouth Coastguard is working with local agencies to ensure that the situation is being constantly monitored.
The Irish entry was sailing in 20-knot winds when she struck a rock off the small island of Gosong Mampango at 2018 GMT, 13 January (0418 local time, 14 January).
The yacht was competing in the fifth race of the biennial global challenge which left Geraldton, Western Australia for Singapore on 3 January 2010.
Initial reports from skipper Richie Fearon stated that the boat is lying on her side on the rock with the toe rail under water and that some hull damage has occurred. Because the winds were increasing, the crew evacuated to the island as a precaution. Competitors Team Finland and California were in the vicinity and immediately stood by off shore. The skipper and crew of Cork have subsequently used their life rafts to transfer to the waiting boats and all are now safely on board. Team Finland’s skipper Rob McInally is relaying updates with both the race organisers and the coastguard agencies".Maybe that's what you ran into Andy
As Larry says - back to the bars ...
Danny