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on the South-Western tip of the island. With wind of only around three knots, the crew rigged the number one genoa sail in an attempt to catch what wind there was, but the tide helped Fim- bria move down the Solent towards the English Channel. As they approached the Needles, the helm turned the yacht to port and sailed along- side the row of distinctive chalk stacks towards Alum Bay. It was here all of the Of cer Cadets questioned their career choice as they sailed past a super yacht complete with her own heli- copter on deck, knowing that they would never own such a luxury!
The following day both crews were eager to prove themselves as the most experienced. The crew of Fimbria, spotting Mitra on the horizon, decided they would do so by catching up and overtaking in style. After two hours of hard sail- ing and focusing intently on the halyards to catch the best wind, they caught up with the yacht only to nd it wasn’t Mitra at all, but an elderly couple enjoying a leisurely afternoon sail.
The expedition ended in style with both boats sailing back to Portsmouth and past the old and the new. Thanks to the Sandhurst Trust for sup- porting the expedition with generous funding.
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