http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vendée_Globe Starting tomorrow, as a round-the-world single-handed yacht race, sailed non-stop and without assistance, the race is a serious test of individual endurance, and is regarded by many as the ultimate in ocean racing. http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/ Who doesn't remember Ellen MacArthur? Anyway this edition is once again blessed by the presence of a female contestant, and once again a Brit, Samantha Davies. I'll be rooting for her from the land. Pick your favorite, and let's place bets (for funsies).
Night message from the race course, Samantha Davies on Saveol: "Hello everyone! Well, the Bay of Biscay is being "gentle" to us!!!! Not the 58kt wind I saw during the last Vendee Globe first 48h - however we have been sent a series of HUGE rainsqualls and the wind has been every force from 7kt all the way up to 45 knots (in the biggest squall) So, as you can imagine it's difficult to get the sail combination right for any length of time! I am playing it safe and keeping the sail smaller whilst the risk of the squalls is still with us! Life on board is a bit damp, as Saveol is alternating between being a submarine through the giant waves, or a giant shower cabin in the torrential icy rain! Time to rest is limited as I am constantly trimming the sails to follow the instable conditions, and also keeping an eye out for traffic! BUT it is really really nice to be out here and in sight of some of the others... Looking forward to maybe even seeing Cap Finisterre later today.. Sam x" You go, Sam, eat them!!
