Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race Day 5
The Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race is evoking various emotions aboard the yachts at sea, as conditions change from wild and wet to light and tricky.
The 1250 nautical mile race has delivered a range of conditions, including hard reaching, grey skies, rain, starry nights, and cold temperatures as crews approach Auckland.
"Well, looks like we might manage 24 hours without a sail change. We had a beautiful spinnaker reach all day yesterday on the back end of the south-westerly front that came through yesterday morning.
Author's summary: Fleet slows down due to light breeze.
- Conditions: light and tricky
- Race distance: 1250 nautical miles
- Weather: squally with occasional sunshine
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