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21.09.2009

The fleet regroups at the gate in Brittany


The frontrunners in the Istanbul Europa Race continue towards the gate in Brittany, a compulsory passage before heading off to the Wolf Rock lighthouse on the far south-westerly point of England. After six days of racing the intensity is as great as ever with the key factor throughout the day being the great uncertainty of conditions, in particular for the first four boats who are currently in the...
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Start from Barcelona
20.09.2009

Matches in the race


Since the official announcement was made last night, the fleet knows that the town of Ponant is going to be enjoyed for at least one more day. In fact there's no direct return to Brest, but instead the course now detours through British waters to passWolf Rock. Then after leaving this landmark on the starboard side, it will be time to head for Brittany and finally to the finish of this first ever...
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Brice in the sail
17.09.2009

They are flying on the Atlantic !


The nature of the 3rd leg of the Istanbul Europa Race has changed. During the night, the five leading contenders sailed through the Strait of Gibraltar and into the Atlantic Ocean. Close hauled in a short sea, life is on a tilt for the crews who are approaching Cape St.Vincent in the south of Portugal.
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Brice in the sail
15.09.2009

Thunderbolt aboard Groupe Bel !


During the violent storms that have battered the fleet during the first night along Spain's coasts, the monohull Groupe Bel has been hit by lightning. Not too serious, this incident caused a blackout of the electronics onboard.
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Start from Barcelona
15.09.2009

The 3rd leg is underway


The start of this last leg of the Istanbul Europa Race took place yesterday at 12:07, just outside the harbor of Barcelona. The six competitors set off, under a North-Northeast variable fifteen knot wind, for a real battle all the way to Brest.
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Start from Barcelona
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