Forestay Failure in the Straits of Bonifacio

It was another week to remind ourselves that we are doing this out of choice not obligation. A dramatic night in the windy passage between Corsica and Sardinia, taught us some good lessons, and put the breaks on any overconfidence that might have been creeping in.

As I type we are safely tucked up in Port Tino Rossi in Ajaccio, and planning to cross back the 130 odd miles to mainland France tomorrow. The furling Genoa will stay in the forepeak until we fit a new drum next week. So its staysail and main all the way!