Friday, February 15, 2008

Ken Read Speaks about Rambler & Volvo Race

Offshore Race Rolex Buenos Aires - Rio de Janeiro Ken Read said "This is clearly very much two races in one, and it was something we had a pretty good feeling it was going to be like that and it turned out to be quite a challenge. The first two days were fun.just fun, fast, exciting sailing, blast reaching, two-sail reaching, 1-2 reefs, averaging 380 miles a day. Then we hit a transition zone and the second race began which was light air, upwind, a lot of minefields, a lot of places that could turn into disasters, a lot of navigational challenges. The technical brain trust, our navigator Wouter Verbaack and I, spent a lot of time behind the computers trying to figure next steps, and I think we managed it okay..so, two separate races, two very clear challenges and we're quite pleased with the end result." -regattanews

Ken Read - skipper of RAMBLER - CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO AUDIO INTERVIEW