Left Haslar Marina at 0945 and through South Check-in Gate at Cowes at 1045 with storm jib and trysail set – close behind us was icapLeopard. Original intention to start (1220) at RYS/Medina end. Test runs and review of other starts showed could be tricky so chose to reach in under full power down the line to weather of most of fleet. Great start half way down line, clear air and ahead of most of fleet. Capitalised on this going West out of Solent with developing tide. Initially wind ~ 17k so were under main and #2.
