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We have a crew of six plus Giles, the skipper, and three of the crew are novices so the plan is to spend the Friday before the race getting everybody up to a point where they know what sailing is about.

OK, let’s admit it we are going out for the spectacle, we don’t expect to win, but we would prefer not to embarrass ourselves.

Friday dawns with fine weather but very light airs, not ideal for sail training.

OK so lets motor across to Cowes and let the crew explore it for a bit (we do have three ladies aboard and Cowes does have a lot of nice shops…), perhaps we will get some wind in the afternoon.