Another of the top contenders that needs a comeback is Søren Jensen (10212). Here, near the leeward mark, he will test Annette's crewing talents to the max by carrying his spi as long as possible in order to keep buoy room on Christian Bovet and Lone Holm Hansen who are moving very well in 5128, and also to keep Jacob Kragh Knudsen (beige hull) from getting an inside overlap.

Looks like Søren has succeeded as Christian (5128) and Jacob (1130) will round astern of him. Off to the left, it appears that Bo Christensen (2042) is sailing into a knock (skraller??) while Steen Madsen - not far away! - is in a different wind and knocked on port tack! Having a good battle with an unidentifiable boat just behind him is Per Christoffersen (4633, red and white spiler) I'm not sure who the boat behind 1130 is.

Also heading right are Mr. Fogh (r) who will point better once his main and (especially) his jib come in a bit more,

A very flat mainsail on 5558 - probably perfect for Furesøen. The jib seems to have a real "hook" in the leech which can't be helping much, and - judging from the look of the slot between main and jib - a bit of overtrimming of the jib is making matters worse. Torben and Søren do have the boat nice and flat and are sitting close together as they should!

The "Unknown Sailors", Fogh and Bjerregaard, in W6137 have a little hook in their jib leech also. This puff is a poor time for the crew to be inboard getting the beer. I take it back: It's never a poor time to be getting the beer - the helm should be leaning out (hænge) to do his bit for the boat speed and well-being.

Notice the difference between Søren's jib leech and the hooks on 5558 and 6137 in the previous pictures! And the slot between main and jib looks flawless as Søren and Annette concentrate on catching Poul and Irene in 239. In a situation such as this, it is tempting pinch (sail too close to the wind) but the veteran Søren is too smart for that!

Quick - who has the right of way here? Jacob (beige hull, Perlen) in on port and so must keep clear of Jørgen Vekslund (r). Any course alteration by the latter however, must leave Jacob room to keep clear. There won't be much undisturbed wind left for poor Jacob as he passes through the lee of Ib Lykke (2), Per Christoffersen (red and white spi), Jørgen in 1741 and even our Dutch team of Ton Jaspers and Giel Bloks right behind Jørgen.

Joel Bøgh (centre left) appears to have taken over anden plads from Poul (far right) with a nice port tack lift (rummer?) that is also being enjoyed by Christian Bovet in 5128 who has Lone getting the pole ready for the final run which begins once they round the mark at the far left. Poul has been headed but not as much as Steen Madsen in 9067 who must be getting tempted to tack!