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\u201cIt Felt Neverending\u201d \u2013 Scott Shawyer Reflects on Leg 3 and Looks Ahead to the Challenges of Leg 4 <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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After the challenging conditions of Leg 3 in The Ocean Race Europe, Canada Ocean Racing \u2013 Be Water Positive skipper Scott Shawyer – and the rest of the team – have been analysing the conditions and strategy that saw them finish in Nice in 6th place. With Leg 4 starting today, Scott shared his reflections on the past leg and his hopes for the one ahead. <\/p>\n

Looking Back \u2013 Leg 3 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe violence of the boat through the waves really shocked me,\u201d Scott said when asked what surprised him most. \u201cThe speeds we hit, the way the hull just slammed. It was brutal. You can prepare yourself in theory, but it\u2019s tough to imagine until you\u2019re actually living it.\u201d <\/p>\n

He explained that the only place that felt \u201chalf-bearable\u201d was in one of the shock-absorbing helming seats. \u201cAnywhere else – the bunks, the benches – it was unbelievably uncomfortable. The team are more experienced than me in those conditions, but still\u2026 it was punishing for everyone.\u201d <\/p>\n

Despite the battering, the team pulled together. \u201cThe dynamic was good. We all knew what had to be done and we kept focused on the job. No panic, just a collective effort to get to the finish line as quickly and safely as possible.\u201d <\/p>\n

Teammate Pip Hare described one of the days as \u201cneverending,\u201d and Scott agreed: \u201cIt absolutely felt neverending. You try not to look at your watch, but of course you do, and ten minutes feels like hours. Or you check the distance left – 80 miles – and tell yourself not to look again for a while, only to see there are 79 miles still to go. It was tough, mentally as much as physically.\u201d <\/p>\n

And how did the boat, Emira IV, cope? \u201cHonestly, I\u2019m surprised it didn\u2019t explode,\u201d Scott laughed. \u201cOf course, I knew it wouldn\u2019t. This boat has been through much worse before, but it\u2019s incredible how much punishment it takes. It’s a truly impressive boat.\u201d <\/p>\n

Looking Ahead \u2013 The Challenge of Leg 4 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 4 is about to get underway – a short hop from Nice, France to Genova, Italy – and Scott is realistic about what lies ahead for the team. <\/p>\n

\u201cShort doesn\u2019t mean simple,\u201d he explained. \u201cThe route takes them out via Corsica, rather than a direct sprint, and the Mediterranean is notorious for its shore effects and complicated weather patterns. They’ll have to stay sharp the whole way – it\u2019s the kind of leg where one decision could make or break your result.\u201d <\/p>\n

As for the conditions: \u201cIt\u2019s difficult to predict, but right now it looks like the team will see everything from very light winds to more than 20 knots. In one weather model, the forecast shows the wind circling 360 degrees, so it looks like it\u2019ll be really complex in terms of wind strength and strategy.\u201d <\/p>\n

When asked what success would look like, Scott didn\u2019t hesitate: \u201cThe collective goal for the team would be seeing us on the podium. Every leg is a learning opportunity, but I think we\u2019ve proven our resilience and now I would love for us to be rewarded with a result that reflects that effort.\u201d <\/p>\n

With only two more legs left of the race, the pace has been relentless on shore and at sea, and it will only be the arrival into Montenegro that will bring the team some relief. There are many more miles to sail till then – stay tuned and keep following.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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