The boat is well built
and well prepared. It is very fast on a reach with apparent wind angle between 60 and 110
degrees. Torresen Sailing Site: What do you think the best qualities of your
boat are?
The boat is well built
and well prepared. It is very fast on a reach with apparent wind angle between 60 and 110
degrees.
Torresen Sailing Site: What will your watch/sleep schedule be?
My experience is that
the watch/sleep schedule should stay flexible. In areas where you need to be on the
lookout, I will sleep at the Nav station which is quite comfortable for a period of 15-20
minutes. Away from the shipping lane and in areas of settled weather, I usually sleep up
to two hours at a time, but never more.
Torresen Sailing Site: Who are some of the sailing heroes and role
models that inspire you?
I grew up in France in
the 60s where Eric Tabarly was a hero. I also met Alain Colas who made a
strong impression on me. Much later I met and had great respect and admiration for Mike
Plant whom I got to know quite well.