| |
|
|
| Latest
News |
| -
Sea Trials Complete - |
| |
|
The
team have finished their sea trials now, and the boat has been
carefully modified to be able to maintain speed and stability
in the conditions expected. This included fitting a 1000 ltr fuel
bladder in the foredeck and altering trim-tabs and changing the
impeller slightly. Amongst much other work the boat is feeling
'right' now, and the crew have grown in confidence in her ability
to cope with big seas and tough environments. |
|
The
other factor of course is the human factor. And the crew have
learnt
pretty fast what works and what doesn't! How to try and make yourself
comfortable-ish(!), and the best way to protect themselves and
their
equipment from the spray and wind and waves. They have been sick
many times and learnt what foods encourage and discourage this!
They have bonded as a team, depended on each other, shared those
moments together and got to feel the boat is part of them out
there and is on their side. This means alot when heading off to
big seas and despite a sense that they leave so soon now, and
the nerves that come with that, they also feel a real sense of
purpose- they have trained hard and want actually now to just
begin the attempt. We are all praying for good sea and ice conditions. |
|
The
boat leaves for Nova Scotia, packed aboard the Wallaneus container
ship, on 2nd July from Southampton. The team then follow her out,
leaving the UK on 28th July and plan to start the first leg on
31st July.
|
| Keep
track of their real time progress once the expedition begins, through
their marinetrack system that will allow you to see their progress
every 1/2 an hour, with lat/longs and speed being sent back onto
the map page below. |
| (click
here to view the route) |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
|
|
 |
