And the skyline of Les Sables becomes more recognisable now as Cali is able to pick out all the familiar landmarks and buildings, Arnaud can't wait to finish now. He has just climbed the baskstay a little to get a better vantage point to find the South Nouch buoy and the line...two miles from the line

Akena Verandas picks up speed, heels to a big gust, Cali takes over the helm and will enjoy steering to the line..making 12-13 knots now, and of course the channel arrival awaits. When we came out two hours ago there were already hundreds of people out on the canal side.

Arnaud pumping the helm to keep his boat surfing...