What a crazy few days!!

Well they do say that half the battle is just getting to the start line of a race.  No truer word had ever been spoken with regard to this race.  To the outside world one minute we were on the entry list for the Transat Jacques Vabre - one of the premier double handed ocean racing events in the calendar and the next we disappeared.  Behind the scenes there were numerous complex negotiations going on.  With the original GOR campaign collapsing the tidy up after was never going to be simple.  

I am very pleased to report that we have reached a point where everyone wins and 40 Degrees will not only race the TJV 2011 but has an exciting program of events lined up for 2012.  More about next year soon but for now I am delighted to announce that my co skipper for the TJV will be Jesse Naimark-Rowse.  At 26 years old and with many thousand miles of racing aboard mini's, Class 50's and Open 50's my new American co skipper will be a great addition to the team and we can't wait to cross that start line. You can find out more about Jesse at his new look website www.realitysailing.com

We have just set up a new Facebook page - 40 Degrees Sailing Team so please like us and we will be posting regular updates as we race the 5000 miles to Costa Rica.  

Its great to be back in the game, the boat is looking smart and we are ready to race!!!!!