Steve and Helly’s AZAB Race 2019

SHUNA Westerly Ocean 33
Stephen first competed in AZAB in 1987 in Quilla, a Starlight half Tonner. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would have loved to have done it again but work and life restricted me to short offshore and regatta racing and two weeks summer cruising ! Now I finally can make the time. Helena (my wife) and I competed in the Yachting Monthly Channel Triangle in 2018 as part of our preparation and thoroughly enjoyed it. So here’s looking forward to AZAB 32 years after my first attempt.
AZAB Finished

AZAB Finished

Winners are grinders! First in class 3 on 2nd leg of AZAB. It’s been epic and certainly an adventure. Over the 2 legs we have battled through 5 Atlantic gales & big seas, fallen off massive waves so high we can’t believe the boat is still in one piece and the rig is...

AZAB 05

AZAB 05

Last couple of days of preparation before the start for AZAB on Saturday. Feel we are in good shape and pretty much there with all our jobs. Just the last few items of food to buy and a final look at the weather to confirm the plan for the race. The weather for...

AZAB 04

AZAB 04

Lovely couple of days in Mylor and brought back great memories of training prior to 2012. Really nice to catch up with the Firefly fleet and my crew from 470 Jen, her family and also Sally and Nigel Wakefield 😁 We spent a lovely evening drinking beer in the cockpit...

AZAB 03

AZAB 03

The adventure has started😁 Slowly cruising our way down to Falmouth ready for the start of AZAB. Testing kit and making sure everything works and enjoying some beautiful places.

AZAB 02

AZAB 02

Couple of stunning days in Salcombe!Moored off the Ferry Inn so Steve can enjoy a pint whilst admiring Shuna!😁 Salcombe so much quieter and peaceful out of season.

AZAB 01

AZAB 01

The adventure has started😁 Slowly cruising our way down to Falmouth ready for the start of AZAB. Testing kit and making sure everything works and enjoying some beautiful places.

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