Week 4

Week 4

by | Nov 30, 2016 | Photo Galleries

Due to a high pressure system, that has produced tricky wind conditions, we are still crossing the South Atlantic Ocean. We did get a chance to proudly fly the flags that schools or education partners have sent to us, which is a great reminder of why we are in this...
Week 3

Week 3

by | Nov 23, 2016 | Photo Galleries

At the beginning of this week we crossed the Equator, for the 12th time under sail. Continuing south, we’ve had good weather, answered some great questions from classes around the world, and encountered birds, flying fish and the Brazilian navy. What will we see...
Week 2

Week 2

by | Nov 18, 2016 | Photo Galleries

The second week of Vendée Globe has seen a lead pack of boats break away and cross the equator in record times. We are nearly through the doldrums and continue to head south towards the equator. Super moon over masthead light Orderly cockpit Rainbow Weather Map Squid...
Week 1

Week 1

by | Nov 11, 2016 | Photo Galleries

What a first week it has been! We began crossed the starting line on November 6, 2016, after an emotional farewell to family and friends on the pontoon and procession down the channel out into the Bay of Biscay. Our first night at sea was strenuous, with many squalls...