Melbourne to Osaka Double Handed Race 2013. 27.04.13 0600

Heavy going this morning for some of the remaining boats in the race.

Funnelweb, 280 miles SSE of Osaka, reported “laying ahull in 55 knots, crew health excellent”.

Gusto, 140 miles north of Funnelweb and still with 140 miles to the finish, reported their “Hands full”.

Turbulence, 90 miles south east of Funnelweb had a 20 knot north westerly, but a “heavy sea and 4.5 metre swell”. Crew both healthy.

There has still been no forecast of any wind over 30 knots in their area, so hopefully this gale will not last too long.

Kiss Goodbye to MS and Southern Cross are both in a lot less breeze, with around 900 miles to go to Osaka.