The long distance speed testing begins
A week that began with great frustration with the continued ballast problems has hopefully now been solved.
Exciting times ahead
Artemis Offshore Academy confirm backing me for the Figaro season this year including the AG2R across the Atlantic and the Solitare du Figaro.
Shorebased training with the Artemis Offshore Academy
Shorebased training with the Artemis Offshore Academy before heading down to La Grande Motte.
Fitness training with Pete Cunningham
On Thursday we headed to Chichester University for a day of fitness testing and weight lifting technique with Olympic and America’s Cup trainer Pete Cunningham.
Solo offshore sailing dreams…one step closer!
I now have the most unbelievable chance to lay the foundations for my offshore sailing career.
Freeze Dried Christmas
Back for the Christmas break, but still plenty to do. Firstly doing the rounds and catching up with family, explaining what I had been up to in France…(they should really read my blog!) and consuming vast amounts of festive food.
2011 season review
As we enter the brave new world of 2012 it seems fitting to look back at 2011 and the amazing adventures I have been fortunate enough to be involved with over the last 12 months.
Global Ocean Race leg 2 winners!
Finishing in Wellington in the pouring rain, 40+knots of breeze and the storm jib up, the overwhelming feeling was relief.








