Murphy nodded to Mehmet and looked over the other men. Other than the one who'd been shouting, they were doing what they'd been instructed. "You're all doing a fine job! Keep it up, we're in first place!' He said, almost smiling as he did and the boat charged forward.

The breeze, the cheering crowd, it was exactly what he wanted. He closed his eyes briefly to soak it up and then continued forward. He made sure the sails were full and he steered like it was second nature.