sail-world.com -- Vendee Globe - Good, steady night for Mike Golding + Video
Vendee Globe - Good, steady night for Mike Golding + Video
Sat, 8 Dec 2012
Vendee Globe skipper Mike Golding, sailing Gamesa, gives insight on what he faces in the South Indian Ocean.
7 December 2012 08:00 GMT:
It has been a good night for Mike Golding onboard Gamesa, making steady miles east towards the Crozet gate, the second ice safety gate on the Vendée Globe race course. Golding has been the quickest of the entire fleet overnight and has pulled back miles on the leaders.
Some 24 miles behind Golding, a France v Switzerland match race continues as his rivals, Jean Le Cam and Dominique Wavre sail within sight of each other, less than one mile apart after 27 days and 8,000 miles of racing on the Vendée Globe.
And while the leaders look certain to be slowed as they deal with the light winds which are protecting the gate, the Golding/Wavre/Le Cam trio look like they can keep their favourable breeze right to the gate which is about 440 miles ahead of them.
Last night, Mike sent through a video which gives a glimpse at the conditions he is facing in the South Indian Ocean. Flicking between the cameras onboard Gamesa, Golding commentates on what he can see:
'Now we are reaching in horrendous seas left over from a gale last night.
'As you can see it is fast sailing and very, very uncomfortable.
'The boat is occasionally taking off on surfs and leaning out at crazy angles, moving unpredictably.
'It's definitely not my favourite point of sail.
'We are making good progress but I can't quite get the height I want to try and escape from the high that is moving behind us.'
As Golding continues with his tour, another glimpse into his creature comforts onboard Gamesa is revealed after the book 'Touching the Void' was spotted in the photo above. In this video, an Amy Winehouse track can be heard in the background as he switches cameras!
Burke Marine
Burke Marine, suppliers of international quality marine clothing and equipment, was founded by Martin Burke on the shores of Sydney Harbour in 1971. Visit our website for your nearest stockist. [More info]
http://www.burkemarine.com.au
Ensign Ship Brokers
Ensign Ship Brokers was established in 1980 and has spent the last 28 years expanding our marine knowledge and developing our reputation! We strive to provide the very best service! [More info]
http://www.ensignbrokers.com.au/
GME Standard Communications Pty Ltd
Leaders in communications and navigation. Their goal has always been to make products whose innovation, convenience and peace of mind can help improve the lives of their customers. [More info]
http://www.gme.net.au
Hamilton Island Luxury Accommodation
Full range of private apartments, villas and houses on Hamilton Island. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 bedroom options available. All include buggy and island airport or marina transfers. [More info]
http://www.whitsundayholidays.com.au
Multihull Solutions
Multihull Solutions is Australia and New Zealand’s premier offshore and cruising catamaran and trimaran specialist, offering sales and servicing of the world’s finest multihull brands.
[More info]
http://www.multihullsolutions.com.au
Navionics Australia
Navionics is proud of its superb cartographic database comprising more than 25,000 charts and port plans; the largest privately owned database of its kind, the only one using full seamless technology [More info]
http://www.navionics.com.au
OziOpti
OziOpti is all about 'getting kids in boats' and the Australian company supporting the introduction to of the world’s most popular junior sailing yacht, the 'International Optimist Dinghy' [More info]
http://www.oziopti.com.au
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is Australasia's most significant marine lifestyle event. We look forward to welcoming you to the 25th annual event. [More info]
http://www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au/
Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week
Entries for the fourth annual Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week have opened! 4 days of racing, 5 days of fun – that is what you can look forward to from 3-7 September at Magnetic Island. [More info]
http://www.magneticislandraceweek.com.au
Ullman Sails
For over 45 years, Ullman Sails has been devoted to helping our customers reach their sailing goals. [More info]
http://www.ullmansails.com
VicSail Sydney
Vicsail Sydney Pty Ltd, launched into the Australian sailing fraternity in 1983 and has been sailing strong ever since. At Vicsail, “We Sail the Boats We Sell”. [More info]
http://www.vicsailsydney.com.au