Torresen Sailing Site:  Why have French sailors historically dominated around the world open class racing ?  What can British, American, Russian etc. sailors do to break this ?  Do you expect to see the dominance end this race ?

The French love their sailing heroes and the sport has a high profile in France.  The romance of single handed sailing captured the imagination of the public there. It means French skippers have been  able to get the funding they need. If the British can come up with the right boats and the right level of sponsorship, there's no reason why  we can't win.

The French haven't got anything we haven't got. There are three Brits  in three new French boats this time with the sole aim of proving that  fact. There is a new enthusiasm for the sport in Britain now,  especially after Mark Turner and Ellen MacArthur's success in the mini-Transat and Ellen's announcement of her plans for the Vendee. They are encouraging a lot of other youngsters into the sport.
I do expect to see the French dominance end with this race, partly  because at the moment there is only one French competitor, Isabelle  Autissier. The French focus (and the budgets) seems to have shifted  towards the Vendee and The Race.

Torresen Sailing Site:  Do you plant to take a library of books along ?

No. Whoever heard of a marathon runner reading while he was running or  a boxer reading between rounds. I think they are the two sports which have the most similarities to single handed ocean racing.

Torresen Sailing Site:  What plans do you have involving the internet during the race?

We already have a site which will be carrying daily updates on my
transatlantic warm up and that will continue to grow in the build up and throughout the race. The site is:  www.magellanline.co.uk

Torresen Sailing Site:  What result, or action, will make your campaign a success ?

A win in Class 2.