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The Solo Basse Normandie lived up to its reputation as one if the most tactical and challenging Figaro race courses. With a light forecast and strong tidal conditions, the racing took the fleet on a loop from Granville to Cherboug, …

Later this afternoon, I head down to Lorient to join up with the Artemis Offshore Academy Squad to do some training with French Figaro coach, Nico Berenger.  First on the agenda is a debrief on La Solo Concarneau and to …

Here is my top 10 list of very hard challenging sailing events. The order is ranked based on personal experience, the event and the conditions experienced.  Most are solo events, but the Amsterdam Extreme sailing event made the short list …

It’s been a busy time. The Easter break with Vikki and the girls camping in north Cornwall was heaven. We felt like we deserved a good break, even if only for a few days and didn’t the sun shine! So …

The acting Chief Executive of Plymouth City Council, Anthony Payne and each of the city partners that met behind closed doors with the America’s Cup management team to hammer out a deal for the 2nd leg of the America’s Cup …

Just a quick update and initial thoughts following the qualifier: First thoughts are, wow! That was a great introduction to the Figaro Class. The standard of the class is very high, in fact I would suggest that many of the …

I feel great to be here, back in Les Sables starting a new challenge where I feel at ease and in control. My last Vendee Globe with Motorola was a whirlwind, in the space of two years, we had gone …

After a week of round the cans training, getting to know the combinations and working on boat handling, I headed offshore on Friday afternoon for a 24hr sail down towards Lands End. The forecast was for a 20kt north-easter and I …

Chatting away to James Boyd (@theDailySail) last week it felt like I’d been away from the single-handed racing scene forever! I guess in some regards that’s true, as the last time I raced solo was in the Vendee Globe 2005. …