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This is a good time to be a sailor. I could have left it at that but here’s why I kept on writing. Right now the Transat Jacques Vabre is underway, albeit with a shortened course. A severe low-pressure system that came up the Bay of Biscay screwed with the heads of the race organizers. They let the Ultim’s and the Class 40’s go figuring that the Ultim’s (those massive multihulls) could outrun the storm (and they did), but they pulled the 50’s and the Class 40’s into Lorient to seek shelter which was a smart move.
They are back out to sea now heading for Martinique, and finally, the 40, yes 40 IMOCA 60’s have left the dock in Le Havre but in moments after the start gun went off they were getting pummeled. It has been a bit of a minefield out there as a handful of Class 40’s are seeking shelter to repair boats and five IMOCA 60’s have already pulled in with damage. Isn’t sailing fun, but I digress…
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