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Live Coverage of the Start on Sunday morning

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From the Normandy Channel Race:

An unprecedented 52’ of live TV coverage on FRANCE 3 for the race start
For the start of the CIC Normandy Channel Race on Sunday 15 May at 13:30 hours, FRANCE3 NORMANDIE is providing 52’ of live coverage with the support of the IMAGINE IN FRANCE teams, which begins airing at 13:25 hours local time. This live coverage will be hosted by Laurent Marvylle of France 3 and Louis Duc, a skipper with very close ties to the event, having participated in it 9 times before setting out on his quest to compete in the next Vendée Globe on an Imoca 60. In the process of being finalised, the device set up by FRANCE 3 NORMANDIE also includes FRANCE 3 HAUTS DE FRANCE, FRANCE 3 BRETAGNE and FRANCE 3 NOUVELLE – AQUITAINE. Furthermore, the start will be broadcast across all the digital networks associated with FRANCE 3 and the event.

2021 Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Class 40 High Point Champion

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2021 marked a great second season for Kite if for no other reason than there were more than two races. Following are results from the 2021 season. Many thanks to all who helped and sailed along with us during the season.

2021 Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) Class 40 High Point Champion

Kite’s Results:

  • 11th Place, Class 40 Fleet, Rolex Fastnet Race, 2021 – Legendary 600-mile
  • yacht race in the English Channel and Irish Sea.
  • 1st Place, RORC Castle Rock Race, 2021
  • 2nd place, RORC Channel Race, 2021
  • 2nd place, RORC Cowes – Dinard – St Malo Race, 2021
  • 1st place, RORC De Guingand Race, 2021
  • 22nd place, Normandy Channel Race, 2021

Around Fastnet

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With Fastnet Lighthouse astern, the crew on Kite enjoyed a close rounding with lots of nice birds including puffins to compete with the other racers. The race has kept them busy, and they have been close reaching in windy, somewhat rainy conditions. All is well on board, and the crew is happy to be out there racing.

Some photos from earlier in the race . . .

De Guingand Bowl

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On June 26, the all-Leonard all-American crew took to the 114- mile race course for the de Guingand Bowl. We raced against Class40 #26 Sensation.

This marked the first race for Anna and Tracy, and the day could not have been nicer. Okay, it could have been windier, but it was sunny and flat for most of the day, and we had minimal foul weather gear on. There were stories and laughter off the Isle of Wight, dolphins off Brighton, and at the end of the race, a first place finish off Cowes.

Making the most of the de Guingand Bowl

Radio Interview with Hannes

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Listen to Hannes’ perspective after rounding Tuskar Rock in this radio interview on the Normandy Channel Race site.

Note that he is listed as skipper — Greg feels lucky to be allowed to sail with him . . .

Also note that the interview ends abruptly. The connection was bad and dropped, but it sounds as though the guys had something up their sleeve. Ah ha, now we know the rest of the story . . .

Fastnet Astern

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Fastnet in the distance

Overall, we had a good day yesterday. It was lovely to start with a daylight rounding of Tuskar Rock. It is quite pretty and we didn’t see it last year. Then, the run down SE Ireland was pretty smooth with a few big wind holes that kept us active.

This morning saw us round Fastnet in daylight as well. We’re in bigger breeze now, enjoying it while we can. Hope you all have a good day.