Sunday 26th May heralded the start of my 15 months of fund-raising.
The day began with a 4am wake up call, reminiscent of going on watch, which is exactly what I’ll be doing from September as I embark upon a race around the world on a 70 foot racing yacht.
Leaving home at 5am, the 10th Cyclotour du Léman then began in prompt Swiss fashion at 0630. Continue reading
With the final 600nm of sailing under my belt before heading off around the world. In a week spent with a predominantly Australian crew, a couple of Canadians and four token Brits, I find myself when presented with a wet wipe, naturally reaching to wash my neck Continue reading
I’m towards the end of my training for the race, with baptism by fire on the first night of what’s called Level 3 training. Gale Force 8/9 gusting 10 aka 50 knot winds, provoked a rather violent physical reaction to the “lumpy” conditions. Never having experienced seasickness Continue reading
Alysoun prepares for global sailing race – Local – Halifax
A yacht-racer will embark on the challenge of a lifetime when she sails 40,000 miles around the globe.
Col du Chat
Last weekend saw six of us climb just over 5000m including the infamous Col du Chat, renowned for a cheeky 10.1% over 10km. A good workout for the twice around Lake Geneva and the etape on the tour du France.
Aiming for 490km of cycling before tacking the 40,000 nautical mile circumnavigation has similarities. For a start, Continue reading
“Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results.”
~ Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha
With just one week to go until the big day. I have read and re read the skipper profiles. Some of them talk about how great it will be to build a winning team, the spirit of the people who take part in the Clipper adventure. And then there are Continue reading
spinnakersandspokes 