Position: 50,27.8N , 7,42.85W Speed: 4 knots, Course: 345 deg. The wind has been between none and 3 knots all morning. We are drifting our way across the Irish Sea. We were very lucky and caught Ericsson yesterday just before sunset. They had gone straight across the bay between Lizard Point and Start Point while […]

Position: 50,7.13N , 3,55.31W Speed: 6 knots, Course: 279 deg. Slow going so far. We are about 20 hours into this race and we have gone 120 miles… about the same as one good 6 hour sked in these boats. It was a reaching start yesterday and ABN Amro Two got the best position and […]

The tear in her eye is hidden in smile As they grab their last kiss and hug for a while She wishing for more , but she’s stoic in style. With glassy eye, but her head held high As the boat clears the dock, she waves goodbye And the band finishes its fanfare, the crowd […]

Yet another solid podium finish for Pirates of the Caribbean today coming in 2nd. ABN Amro One won the race and have clinched 1st place overall now. The day started with 20 knots from the North West. We started on the left side of the line because we wanted to go left. The sky was […]

The Pirates of the Caribbean will have three special guests onboard when The Black Pearl takes to the start line in the Solent for the in port race on bank holiday Monday, May 29th. Joining the Pirates crew will be Lady Gabriella Windsor, Mackenzie Crook, who stars in Pirates of the Caribbean; Dead Man’s Chest […]

Position: 50,23.18N , 2,26.5W Speed: 20 knots, Course: 70 deg. We are currently 50 miles from Portsmouth and the end of Leg 7. As you know, I enjoy all the experiences that the Volvo Ocean Race has to hand out, from cold, wet and windy to the tropics – big speed to light air. But […]

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