As the days drew closer to the race, there was some confusion as to which which yacht we would be sailing for the race, and it was only on the day before we traveled to Miri that we learnt we were to sail Sarawak Seahorse.
Sarawak Seahorse is a First 32.5, however the boat had been lying ashore for a year awaiting a keel replacement, so when we arrived it still had to be painted and was missing a propeller. We set about making it seaworthy, checking sails and equipment and fitting an outboard motor to the transom in case the propeller did not arrive in time.
We befriended a local taxi driver who became our drive for a couple of days as we searched for bits and pieces and supplies for the race.
24 hours before the start of the Borneo International Yacht Race and Sarawak Seahorse was still high and dry although a crane had been ordered. Then just as a wind squall approached the yacht was launched. We had a few nervous moments as the outboard fought the wind and we turned into the marina to find a berth and prepare for the start the following day.
David Ogden
Pirates Of Borneo
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