" The sight of those square riggers flying towards the line is one that will stay with me for a very long time!Alexander Von Humbolt with her green sails,sleek fast Mer and the huge Sedov to name a few. I could not stop taking photos.we didn't get too bad a start, maybe getting under way about a third of the way down the field.From then on we just didnt stop over taking!first the Irish ship Asgard 2(Asgard is in our class) fell away behind us and by morning we'd even caught up with the Shabab Oman.This square rigger of about 40metres (double our length) had passed us just after the start and we were all very happy to leave her behind! The Swan is the smallest boat in class B so to be placed 3rd is excellent.Andrew(our skipper) is very laid back about it but you can tell he is well chuffed!At this mornings position read out we were still 3rd in class and about 24th overall.At the moment we are about 72 miles from Esbjerg so lot could change in that time.You never no we might climb up the rankings but I think everyone onboard will be well happy with 3rd.I personally am having a fantstic time. Helming in fairly big seas on the first night was fantastic.The Swan always feels really steady and strong and her speed has surprised me.I get the feeling that most people would be happy just to stay at sea and not bother going to Esbjerg!" Sean

Pauline's bit!.. "Except for Bryan of course who was overheard to say yesterday morning that he," never wanted to see a boat again"!, this was after being woken for early watch to find the heavy seas of the night had reached his bunk. However time and sun and the enthusiastic crew plus icecream heal . But now he is as enthusiastic as the rest and will be on deck at 3 am to see us cross the finish line. The only thing that will be missing will be the magical sound of our fantastic fiddlers. We all miss them. Especialy me at 4 am!"