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AFR Midnight Rambler— Smokin’
The Rambler was free of the crowd, but the water in the first hours of the race was, as Bob put it, “disturbed.” There were waves going in every direction. The confused sea state had nothing to do with the racing boats but rather an obstacle created by the topography of the coast. The sheer cliffs created a backwash that made sailing difficult for everyone, and especially for a tiny boat.
In spite of the rough water, AFR Midnight Rambler rounded the Z Mark, made a sharp right, and headed due south. The rhumb line—the most direct course to Tasmania—was 185 degrees on the compass, and no more maneuvering would be ...
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