| Route du Rhum: Orange Project records fastest instant speed |
|
|
|
| Tuesday, 31 October 2006 | |
|
Marian Martin The 12 Route du Rhum ORMA trimarans were suddenly plunged into typical autumnal transatlantic race conditions, when the anticyclone, which had prevailed since the start gave way to a muscular depression. It was a change that didn’t surprise Steve Ravussin, who unleashed Orange project and, in the early morning, recorded the highest instantaneous speed of the fleet (26,4 knots). 3 places gained … "The passage of the front was brutal." said Steve, "One minute the wind was a mere 10 knots and seconds later it was over 20 knots. Fortunately, I had anticipated and taken a reef, but it was still a bit of a fright and I had to act quickly and free the main.” After that, Orange project got up speed and has been rapidly catching up its smaller, lighter brethren. “It’s a wet ride” said Steve, as he closed on Foncia, “but we’re going very fast and that’s what I like.” |
|
| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 31 October 2006 ) |
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|