Dubai

Before the break of dawn on the 13th Nov.2041 slipped into the Dubai Creek with no wind and on the last fumes of diesel.

Customs and immigration proved to be a little challenging but after 12 long hours, crew and yacht were allowed to proceed to their new home for the period.

They arrived just before 9pm. Thank you to our sponsor and Dubai International Marine Club for making this stay possible.

Four very well traveled, tired and dusty crew but still smiling, waved and called as they arrived and threw the lines.  Full of tales to tell. And oh what colourful tales they are.

A well deserved weekend for our steadfast crew came at just the right time. Thank you for delivering our Lady safely.  Tomorrow sees some very welcome TCL for ‘2041’, she’s just completed a little over 6000nm in just over 2 months.

Thank you ‘2041’ for bringing our Boys over safely.

The Louis Vuitton Trophy started with the ceremony opening on the 12 Nov. The 13th saw the trial race and the 14th the start of the official racing which runs through to the 27th November.  It started with a bang with the Emirates, Team New Zealand tacking and cutting in front of the Mascalzone Latino, Italian team, NZL92 speared their spinnaker pole through Mascalzone Latino starboard hull leaving a big hole.  The excitement continues tomorrow!

Dear readers and supporters, thank you for all your well wishes and support. And also, a large thank you to our crew, Conor, Jake, Derek, and Tishu for making this landmark journey possible.

Best Laura