Yellow Sea International Yacht Race 2012 - Day 2
by Icarus Sailing Media 14 Aug 2012 22:06 BST
12-22 August 2012
A demanding first leg expected the sailors the previous two days. The first boat to cross the line, of this 210 nautical miles leg, was Team Irene. The team finished, after 2 days at sea, on the afternoon of the 13th. This was due to the lack of wind during the first night, which made the pace of the race, drop significantly and delay the fleet.
The wind range was from 0 to 30 knots and in combination with heavy rain and fog; this leg was one to be remembered. Especially for Edeler Stern that faced gear failure, when their rudder, during the heavy storm, was damaged and had to be fixed it on the water. Fortunately all boats finished properly in Weihai, with Irene claiming the first place, in front of Weihai Ivy and Uminoko that finished second and third respectively.
Today a lovely tour expected the sailors; Weihai is a city in Eastern Shandong province of People's Republic of China with a population of nearly 3 million. The city is backed by mountains and is built on a series of low hills. It enjoys a temporary continental monsoon climate. Although it is a small city by Chinese standards, it is a strong Chinese port and touristic location for Chinese and Koreans.
Tomorrow, an inshore race is scheduled in front of the city and next to Liugong Island that will attract hundreds of spectators.