As the leading skippers cross the finish line, the real test of endurance continues at the back of the fleet. For those still racing, the Vendée Globe remains an unrelenting challenge, pushing sailors to their physical and mental limits.
After 17 days of intensive work, salvors have reached a critical milestone in the removal of diesel fuel and other pollutants from HMNZS Manawanui. With over 340,000 litres of liquid already extracted, efforts now turn to accessing the harder-to-reach areas of the stricken vessel.
The America’s Cup has highlighted the increasing need for shock mitigation suspension seating as spectator and support boats struggle to keep up with the amazing speeds these new machines get up to out on the water.
“They were nothing but a bunch of pirates” Stuart Cranfield said, as he leant back against the cushions of my old boat’s settee, juggling a glass of wine.
At the beginning of December, leading marine products and systems supplier Lusty & Blundell hosted a fun and informative America’s Cup briefing and industry network event in their spacious showroom in Albany, on Auckland’s North Shore.
As the leading skippers cross the finish line, the real test of endurance continues at the back of the fleet. For those still racing, the Vendée Globe remains an unrelenting challenge, pushing sailors to their physical and mental limits.
After 17 days of intensive work, salvors have reached a critical milestone in the removal of diesel fuel and other pollutants from HMNZS Manawanui. With over 340,000 litres of liquid already extracted, efforts now turn to accessing the harder-to-reach areas of the stricken vessel.