And we’re off again, this time to Subic Bay in the Philippines. However, as there are no customs in Airlie Beach, the fleet has travelled down overnight to rendezvous in Mackay where they do have customs and we can exit…
As we enter week 19 and heading for the finish line, the lightning storm has passed and we can go off watch safe in the knowledge that we won’t be struck by a lightning bolt. To be fair, we weren’t…
Drifting in the Forties but Gaining Ground Sailing around the world and these vast oceans is so special as every day is different and here we are in the roaring forties in a bloody wind hole soaking up the rays…
Out of Fremantle and Straight Into the Deep End Time to leave “Freo” and it’s been a great stop over. All the teams meet at the Fremantle Sailing Club’s clubhouse for a speech from the Club’s commodore. Then a few photos…
Coughing and Crash‑Landing Albatrosses As I start my 13th week onboard CV25/LBS, the weather has most continued to be relatively kind. The boat is starting to dry out which is making living conditions a bit better and my clothes are…
A Cold and Wet Welcome Boy, it’s bloody cold and wet. When we left Cape Town last week, I’m thinking is this the Southern Ocean and all it’s got to give. Whoops, got that wrong. The dry suit certainly helps…
Dancing Out of Cape Town After a great 14 days in Cape Town, it’s time to get back racing. We had a short walk into the V & A waterfront for our teams to meet for a procession back to…
Time for a Rest With a great welcome, the boat secure, and we’ve finished our beers, we head up to the clipper office to be whisked off the passport control in a bus and until we’ve cleared immigration, the guys…
Dick Dastardly Takes the Helm The boat is flying, and our watch has started a new theme on helm handles referring back to the Whacky Races an old cartoon series that only those of a certain age, which is most…
Slipped Lines and Wild Winds The fleet is off again! Cape Town, here we come. As per normal, we have the leaving format, slipping lines with military procession in an orderly and controlled fashion, the parade of sail, MOB drills and…