Well, first race-leg is over; they are now in Lisbon (Portugal) from which they will start a long leg to Capetown Southafrica.

I find these little vids made by the crews exquisite miniatures.
Its the first time that I see crew in a world regatta during sailing laughing and joking with each other. Even kicking a row.

The social interaction on board between the male and the female members is surprising. It gives a totally different atmosphere on board.
Still they are sailing and sometimes coping with severe and strong circumstances; but somehow it seems different and lighter.
Did you notice that the women are flirting with the camera.


ronald
RAIDER-15 (homebuilt)

hey boy, what did you do over there, alone far out at sea?..
"huh....., that's the only place where I'm happy, sir.