Timberwolfy 62 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 https://livesaildie.com/david-witt-speaks-out-regarding-the-leg-7-tragedy/ this is not an easy watch he seems pretty haunted by it all... and rightly so because it sounds like a nightmare... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 100 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Well worth a watch, also some revelations about the future of the race. Volvo is out. He reckons a return to the traditions of the race. Also doesn't pull any punches on the VOR65 calls it a dog. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,226 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Yep, tough time they had. And a crap boat for the job, it doesn't look after the crew well, and is not particularly fast - the Vendee Globe boats are better... I still wonder why John Fisher wasn't clipped on, but seems like it was the jybe that did for him anyway... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 That was easily the most honest and open interview I've ever seen. And informative as the future of the Volvo... His comments about the corinthian or corporate sailors, just wanting to race around the world for the adventure, that really reasonates. This edition is the longest race, 47,000 nm, with the most stops, very hard on the sailors, and demanding on the sponsors... It would be great to see the race go back to its Whitbread roots, pro crews on pro boats, but also the guys out for an adventure of a lifetime... I can see the race going down the path of the IMOCA's, still allow leading edge boats to be built, but you could get an old IMOCA (like Conrad Coleman did) and race around the world... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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