Lucky claims line honours but race still on
Bryon Ehrhart's Lucky has claimed line honours and broken the race record in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race (S2A), crossing the finish line at 9:20:27:26am AEDT, finishing the race in 2d 20h 27 minutes 7 seconds.
A night and morning of mixed conditions, with wet and wild rides, a magical sunrise, warmth, rainbows, and hearty meals, has characterized the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club's (RPAYC) biannual 1250 nautical mile race.
Good boat speeds, with competitions to see who can produce the highest numbers, are bringing the yachts closer to the finish line off Royal Akarana Yacht Club, co-host of the race.
Author's summary: Lucky claims line honours in Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race.