While some in Europe and the US were still thinking about going to bed the day before the Sailstice (the wonders of time zones!) a small but intrepid band slipped out of the marina at Saimeng Water Sports Club on Dianshan Lake, Shanghai, with nav lights glowing. Sails were hoisted around the time of nautical twilight as we headed westward to try and meet up with some friends from Shanghai Yacht Club in a couple of little Tirions. 'We' were a Hanse 320 recently acquired by Lao Yang and our (Li Li and Alistair) two 1/4-tonners and just as the ...