by firstclass | Feb 8, 2012 | Global Ocean Race
This leg will be remembered as the ultimate test of patience and resilience, it’s been just over a week since we left Wellington, two boats have turned around and headed back in the first big South Pacific blow whilst we pressed on with the full knowledge that...
by firstclass | Feb 8, 2012 | Global Ocean Race
The first few days of the race, once out of Cook Strait, have been relatively easy sailing, reaching then downwind in moderate seas clocking good mileage every poll, we were happy with our choice of heading further south at the beginning which paid very well as now we...
by firstclass | Jan 27, 2012 | Global Ocean Race
Marco Nannini, currently racing the double handed Global Ocean Race (GOR) 2011/2012, has been crowned Italian Sailor of the year by “Il Giornale della Vela”, the most established italian sailing magazine. The prestigious award was first established in 1991...
by firstclass | Jan 19, 2012 | Global Ocean Race
A quick update to thank all of you who have taken the time to vote for me on the online poll which will award the coveted “Giornale della Vela” Sailor of the year award (Giornale della Vela is the the first and most prestigeous Italian sailing magazine)....
by firstclass | Jan 16, 2012 | Global Ocean Race
Many cities in the world have a reputation for being windy, but Wellington has to be the windiest place i have ever visited! It’s the middle of the summer here and despite the sunshine and pleasant temperatures the wind has been a constant feature of this...
by firstclass | Jan 16, 2012 | Global Ocean Race
The VHF finally broke its month long silence just before 6pm, Josh Hall on the committee boat is calling. “Financial Crisis, we have you in sight, we are coming towards you, well done, you are in Wellington!”. The rib came along driving in circles...
