Rounding the mark behind the island in this race was complicated by the extreme shoal water. One boat sustained minor rudder damage and had to drop out of the race. The fleet otherwise remained fairly tightly packed rounding the mark.

The Hansens drifted past the mark and appeared to be struggling near the shore. It was later confirmed that they had sustained minor rudder damage and did not finish. The damage was repaired between races and the Hansens went on to finish first in the second race.

In the third photo the Moores broad reached in front of the fleet having taken the longer route around the island and rounded the mark first. In the fifth photo they have rounded the mark and are beginning the upwind leg. In the next photo Maynard rounds the mark shortly after Moore and begins pursuit. In subsequent photos other sailors approach and then round this downwind mark.