When Finnish solo skipper Ari Huusela crossed the finish line of the 2020-2021 Vendée Globe this Friday morning, it marked the ultimate conclusion of an ocean racing dream which has occupied almost all of his spare time over the last 22 years.
The Organizing Committee announces the cancellation of the 2021 Melges 24 World Championship, that was expected to be held in Charleston, SC, USA on April 9-17.
Filmed during the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport R.I., highlights include racing footage and competitor interviews paired with the experienced insights of the 12MYC's Station Steward Gary Jobson who also wrote and narrated this documentary.
Now there's a wee event happening across 'The Ditch' (Tasman Sea) next week. So I certainly enjoyed writing from the armchair a little while ago, and whilst on that, thanks very much to all of you who read it all around the globe
Ari Huusela has the honour of closing the course on this 9th Vendée Globe. He is the last to finish the race some 37 days after the first boats.
Despite winning the last season's Australian 18ft Skiff Championship in the then new tech2 skiff, Jack Macartney's 2020-21 Season team has gone up to another level of performance and consistency, taking all three major championships so far this season.
