The 10th November sees the start of the biggest boat race in the world. Around the world single handed in a powered up Open 60 without stopping. Twenty skippers will be on the start line, and you could be too.
Several members enjoyed the 2008-2009 edition in the form of "Virtual Regatta" racing. This took a lot of committment to ensure your perfect trajectory around the world, waking up in the middle of the night and changing sails etc.
For the 2012-2013 edition I have created a group "Weymouth Sailing Club" which members are invited to join. Details to follow but if you fancy creating a virtual regatta profile and racing around the world have a look at:
http://www.virtualregatta.com/
http://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news.html
There is a prologue race on 8th October but the big event will start on 10th November along with the real boats. Many teams offer the chance to have their livery on your virtual boat, so check out the website of your favourite team. I hope to be sailing under Safran colours again. If you want to be the winner I think Jean-Pierre Dick's Virbac-Paprec 3 has got to be the favourite!
Check the notice board for a form to put your virtual boat name on - or just let me know.
Jez Rees
Submitted on 1st October 2012