Audi Hamilton Island Race Week Day 4 and 5

The very fortunate Salacia crew spent lay day at Whitehaven Beach.  Along with a number of other boats it was a perfect day for a swim, a walk in the beach, and of course a sail.

On Thursday, the sun was shining and the forecast looking great for a 10-15 knot sea breeze.

Unfortunately, we farewelled three of our crew as they head back to the real world. As we went out it was great to feel the breeze and there was a positive feeling on board. We nailed the start and got away cleanly. We turned the corner to head to Daydream Island passing boats as we went.

As we approached Daydream Island, there were a few calls from the foredeck "watch out the reef at one o'clock"   The "reef" turned out to be Salacia's second encounter with the whales this week, with a mother and calf rest in the shallows.

After a great spinnaker run, we rounded Daydream Island in front of our division and having passed several boats in Division 1.  With a great change to the Headsail, we were off to White Rock.

We had a blinder of a sail and everyone was really happy when we crossed the line to get the 'gun', winning our division across the line. Unfortunately, we didn't get a place on handicap but maybe tomorrow....