Estate Master had a tough day at the office placing 21, 10, 10 in the three races today held today off Porto Cervo in 15-20 knot NW winds.

We struggled to get a good lane off each start, but were buoyed by better up and downwind speed than previous days.

We’re now lying 13th in the 26 boat fleet, equal on points with HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark aboard Nanoq. Princess Mary was also out on the course, aboard mega yacht Parasail and proudly showed a small boxing kangaroo flag to the Aussie crews as they sailed by.

Not to be outdone were our own group of 12 supporters crammed into a RIB, cleverly coming up with the chant ‘Sail higher, faster, go Estate Master!’

There are two more races scheduled for tomorrow with another forecast for a fresh mistral. Barking Mad extended their lead today and have their eye firmly on the prize. Photo by: Rolex / Kurt Arrigo