While the Leg 3 finish line in Melbourne lies some 5,000 nautical miles in front of the teams, it's what is behind them that is currently consuming them. A huge depression is forming west of the fleet with winds of up to 60 knots (111.12 km/h) at its centre – and it is moving so fast that the seven Volvo Ocean 65s will not be able to outrun it. Rather the teams will have to make tough decisions about where to position themselves in relation to the storm, which is set to strike on … [Read more...] about 111 Kilometre per hour winds chasing fleet
Bouwe Bekking
Advice from one sailor to another – Urine works
Editor: Many years ago I was part of the Summerstrand Life Saving Club Reel Alarm team - when the surf was light we used nylon rope attached to a swimmer to retrieve swimmers in distress. The nylon line was particularly heavy on the hands and cut them to smithereens. Many on our crew resorted to using Methylated spirits to toughen up their hands, but that made the skin dry and crack. Then, one day, a hoary old lifesaver instructed us to pee on our hands whilst in the shower, let it dry and then … [Read more...] about Advice from one sailor to another – Urine works
