A month on top
After five weeks of competition on the world’s oceans, the Estrella Damm has proven itself to be one of the strongest boats in the Barcelona World Race 2011. Between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, the boat race has seen everything, including two withdrawals (Président and Foncia), to all the fleet’s disappointment. However, there have also been memorable competitive moments, many of them led by Alex and Pepe, such as the duels with the Mirabaud before reaching the Equator and more recently with the Groupe Bel. For the moment, their work and effort have paid off.
The Estrella Damm skippers have been among the first five practically since the beginning, and they made history by becoming the first entirely Spanish crew to lead a circumnavigation of the globe in the competitive IMOCA Open 60 class. Now in third place, there is still much to be decided in this enthralling trip around the world.
"The outcome of the first month is very positive", states Alex. The skipper from Barcelona adds, "We’re in contention and I think that Pepe and I have figured out the boat race pretty well. There is a lot ahead of us, so we are sailing while trying to secure the equipment. We’re feeling very comfortable and I’m thrilled to be sailing here, in the Big South".
Meanwhile, Pepe affirms, “If someone had told me before leaving that we’d be in third place while passing Good Hope, I would have been more than satisfied. We’re holding up well and we’re going to try hard to keep up the pace. The boat race is really lively and exciting.”
"The outcome of the first month is very positive", states Alex. The skipper from Barcelona adds, "We’re in contention and I think that Pepe and I have figured out the boat race pretty well. There is a lot ahead of us, so we are sailing while trying to secure the equipment. We’re feeling very comfortable and I’m thrilled to be sailing here, in the Big South".
Meanwhile, Pepe affirms, “If someone had told me before leaving that we’d be in third place while passing Good Hope, I would have been more than satisfied. We’re holding up well and we’re going to try hard to keep up the pace. The boat race is really lively and exciting.”
