Heading into the first gybe, it’s Benny with his extra speed that has a clear edge and clean line in and out of the gybe. Josh is fighting in second with Julian being pushed a little low out of the mark. From my position at the back of the pack I can now see a clear opening to come in and take the most wind ward position, which is a great place to be if you are chasing the top guys. The second reach you actually notice how much your heart rate was pumping in the first leg, it feels almost like you might not have taken a breath for the whole first leg! So with that heavy heartbeat in your chest, the second reach is a chance to gather your thoughts and focus on the pray in front of you. I am on top of the leading pack in 5th and chasing Tristan Algret in fourth into the second gybe. Ben is clean away and Julian and Josh look to be having a tight battle for second. I would say at this point, and I am sure all the other sailors would agree, you can’t help hoping for someone to fall and make a mistake; it’s becoming so hard to overtake guys in a straight line now that really the best chance to improve your position is in the gybe.