Getaway-Sailing.com crosses the finish line in 2nd
'Getaway-Sailing.com - Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel'
Suellen Hurling ©
Getaway-Sailing.com, the 2007 Line Honours winner and introductory race record holder for the inaugural year crossed the finish at 04:48:03 hours this morning (Monday 4th August).
The crew are currently waiting outside the Keppel Bay Marina entrance awaiting the tide to come in some more so they can begin their after race celebrations.
'That was another enjoyable Keppel Race!' said the Volvo 60 owner Peter Goldsworthy.
'We had our work cut out for us with Black Jack in the race, but it was great to see another larger yacht in the fleet.
'We had plenty of sail changes throughout the race to ensure we kept the boat rolling.
'The crew made the decision to stay offshore for most of the race trying to hold onto the breeze and the current. It was a bit light on at some points, and at one stage we did actually drift backwards! Totally different conditions from last years race when we finished in a 20 knot south westerly.
'Now we are looking forward to the post race debrief in the bar!' continued Goldsworthy.
The next yachts are due to finish in approximately one hour. They are Bribie Star, Wedgetail with Night Nurse following closely behind.
MDBS Koomooloo has been the regular SMS updater reporting they were making some ground on Geoff Anderson's Outsider NT and Michael Job's Southern Cross Yachting. Koomooloo owner Mike Freebairn also reported they lost some ground to Rudi Webber's Lloyd Brokers Too Impetuous.
Cadi, owned and skippered by John Netherton has predicted they will finish at approximately 1320 hours this afternoon.
Greg Poole's Piping Hot has reported they have withdrawn from the race and are heading to Bundaberg. At this stage the reasons for their withdrawal is unknown, but everyone is OK.
Some action overnight on Bruce Mackay's Wasabi saw a small fire break out, however have since reported they are safe and well and making good time to the finish line.
For more information log onto the official website - www.brisbanetokeppel.com
by Suellen Hurling
perth, WA
