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Latest from Paul Larsen and Vestas Sailrocket.
Yesterday we got out early to make the most of the early tide. Conditions looked good so we didn’t hang around at the timing hut but went straight to the top of the nautical mile course for another shot at the title. Just as we left the beach a strong gust came and whipped up the sand. Things settled and in short time we were ready for a run.
I felt good based on that run we had done a few days ago in stronger conditions. I was eager to replicate the start-up and peg Vestas Sailrocket along the shore. We were getting reports of gusts to 25 knots so I decided to sail in a softer mode which I hoped would be sufficient for the mile record without endangering the boat. I was going to set the wing at 15 degrees with the main flap pulled on.
The start up went great and it was one of the cleanest courses I had ever sailed. I was right along the shore and … Details