Geoff Lavis
Geoff Lavis
boats capable excess speeds strong
They really haven't had any strong breeze. These boats are capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots, so they have a lot up their sleeves.
boat chance handicap realistic strength winning
It reinforces the strength of the handicap system. Any well-sailed, well-founded boat has a realistic chance of winning this race.
basically breeze knots quite
To be doing up to 15 knots in basically 10 knots of breeze in pretty much an easterly is quite exceptional.