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The Little Aussie Lap inspires the world over

by John Curnow & Mark Jardine 25 May 2023 21:57 PDT 26 May 2023
Xaview Doerr on a video call with John Curnow and Mark Jardine during The Little Aussie Lap © Sail-World.com

Xavier Doerr and his Mini Transat yacht are off Broome, and we speak with him about Cape York and the challenges of the top end before he gets set for the greatest challenge of all... the mighty Southern Ocean.

A rollicking tale that commands your attention. Come and laugh with Xavier, Mark, John and of course, Wilson.

Find out more at www.thelittleaussielap.com and track Xavier's voyage at www.thelittleaussielap.com/tracker

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