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Training in sleep deprivation - Figaro style! 28 - 02 - 10
All winter Jonny Malbon has been Figaro training at La Grande Motte, working with some of the Figaro best coaches alongside many up and coming sailors who are looking to excel in this highly competitive class. Jonny has had his work cut out both on the water and off - read the full story to find out how sleep deprivation is just one of the many areas a solo sailor must master…
Artemis Ocean Racing cross TJV finish line with no regrets… 28 - 11 - 09
Sam Davies and Sidney Gavignet sailed Artemis Ocean Racing across the finish line of the double-handed Transat Jacques Vabre, off Puerto Limon, Costa Rica at 05:50:10 GMT (23:50:10 local time) today (Saturday, 28th November)..
Day 19 : Artemis in Puerto Limon tonight! 27 - 11 - 09
“We’ve only got 120 miles to go now, and still have some good wind in our sails”, said Sidney Gavignet, “Sam is sound asleep, I’ll let her rest as long as possible because I feel good, and she’s prolonged her last watch to make my life easier!” Artemis are due to finish tonight in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica…
Day 18: Light (winds) at the end of the tunnel 26 - 11 - 09
As the wind is gradually getting weaker in front of Artemis’ bow, the three top crews have gone into “stealth play” for their final approach - as foreseen by many observers including Sidney Gavignet, the light and fluky conditions close to the finish line certainly spice things up a bit…
Day 17: Straight towards Costa Rica… 25 - 11 - 09
Having gybed this morning to get back on the direct route, Sam and Sidney are now (14h00 GMT) just 800 miles from Puerto Limon, doing more than 15 knots of speed and expecting to remain in roughly 15 knots of breeze for the next 24 hours….
