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My recent test sail, with Al Wood (UK agent) , comprised four hours of on the water coaching, in the ways of the Dragonfly. Majoring on...

Dock-Out live, with Andi Robertson & Dee Caffari

Looking like a light airs start…..

Yesterday the sails went up 👍👍 All the systems work. Monsieur JPK suggested a minor tweak, one doesn’t have a dog and bark oneself so...

Sam G boat tour and interview, with Helen Fretter:

Sam D YouTube live stream, Sunday morning. Making her way out to start the Vendee Globe. (Remember the 1 hour time difference!)

I have a very little but new boat. All looking v good. Am going out next week with the surveyor, builder and designer to try and break a...

Behind the scenes with Pip:

Vendee Globe 2024 Form Guide, from the IMOCA Class Association.

How to follow the start on Sunday 10.11.24

I will very much welcome an update to this in due course, you diligence is appreciated :)

With effect from yesterday (1st November, 2024) the revised 2024 PLA General Directions came into effect. On the face of it the...

Pip’s last sail before the start. With wildly grinning guest.

It's a gay day at the village, currently stood in an enormous queue for the pontoons. Reckon it's going to be 2 hours. At least the view...

When's the maiden voyage? Bet you can't wait!