Overall a tough week in the Estonian Nationals and warm up regatta for the European Championship.
A 2nd in the final race meant our work to learn the boat in its new configuration was a positive result.
Next is the Europeans onboard Team Nissan.
Boys working hard
Henrik trimming on!
After a abandoned race due to no wind 3 races where held.
A competitive fleet made for competitive tight and fun racing.
Nice crew work
Close racing!
Another early start this morning ...heading off to Parnu, Estonia today to race onboard Audi Quattro for the Estonian Nationals.
Next week it's Teams Nissan for the European Championship!
Training in the afternoon. ..first race tomorrow
Strong day of racing enabled Team Audi Quattro to secure 3rd place overall in Baltic Offshore Week.
Next ORC i pre worlds in Parnu, Estonia
Downwind off Turku
Audi Quattro Team
Tricky sailing conditions accompanied by an OCS made it a tough day for Audi Quattro.
As the day went one we started to find form.
Final day of BOW tommorow where we are hoping to capitalize on a podium finish.
A good start to the regatta, a 50 mile coastal race with light to medium conditions accompanied by some rain showers.
A mix of all sailing angles and tight racing led to a competitive day!
Final result a very happy 2nd place.
Henrik working hard on the trim!
Tight racing.
Moderate conditions
Jani focused on driving while the crew trim hard!
Today was a training opportunity before tomorrow's long coastal race. Light winds today will be replaced by moderate winds tomorrow!
Light upwind onboard Audi Quattro
Stronger winds forecast tomorrow
The port of Turku
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The red eye flight to Turku this morning to begin Baltic Offshore Week with Team Audi Quattro!
Team Ragamuffin at this year's Transpac start
After 6.5 days at sea and claiming the highest ever 24hr run in a Transpac at 460nm , Team Ragamuffin claimed 2nd place to Wild Oats!
Sunrise in the Tropics on route to Hawaii
Fast sailing enabled us to make 460 nm in 24 hrs
Quite conditions before our big run
Sundown north Pacific