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Il Maestro aboard Beau Geste

by John Curnow 11 Dec 2017 14:43 PST
Who said pets weren't allowed on board? This big black snake made it. Not as poisonous as our reptilian friends, but can still bite when mishandled © Andrea Francolini

The Maestro, Andrea Francolini, went out on the maxi Beau Geste during a training session. Glorious conditions greeted the crew on Monday, December 11, as they went through their routines, including setting of gear for fresh conditions. Andrea shares his vision of life on board - many thanks to him and the crew of Beau Geste for letting us see what it is all about.

Small area to work in and wet, at least it is not cold as well up on Adventure Island this time. Foredeckies do have it hard, just ask them. - photo © Andrea Francolini
Small area to work in and wet, at least it is not cold as well up on Adventure Island this time. Foredeckies do have it hard, just ask them. - photo © Andrea Francolini

During the douse it is important to get plenty of armfuls! - photo © Andrea Francolini
During the douse it is important to get plenty of armfuls! - photo © Andrea Francolini

Was a time when this would have been the driver's view. Deck can move an awful lot under your feet here... - photo © Andrea Francolini
Was a time when this would have been the driver's view. Deck can move an awful lot under your feet here... - photo © Andrea Francolini

A view the crew of Beau Geste will be hoping for during the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart... - photo © Andrea Francolini
A view the crew of Beau Geste will be hoping for during the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart... - photo © Andrea Francolini

Karl Kwok behind the helm of his Beau Geste (80) and in front of 'that' building by the late Jørn Utzon - photo © Andrea Francolini
Karl Kwok behind the helm of his Beau Geste (80) and in front of 'that' building by the late Jørn Utzon - photo © Andrea Francolini

All focus back in Fantasy Land. - photo © Andrea Francolini
All focus back in Fantasy Land. - photo © Andrea Francolini

When you make it look as good as this anyone would want to take up yachting. - photo © Andrea Francolini
When you make it look as good as this anyone would want to take up yachting. - photo © Andrea Francolini

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