by Simon Fisher (helmsman)
The anxious times have continued on board here on Telefónica Blue as the fleet has continued to compress. ‘The Blue Train is coming...’ Jono has been saying, referring to the two Ericsson boats coming up behind us.
The added pressure however, has just continued to make everyone work harder in an effort to stave off the attack from behind. Although it is not easy to see a lead disintegrate, it is all part of the game and something we have to take in our stride and use as motivation to drive on even harder. There is no doubt really that we will keep fighting to the last.
The game gets interesting here too; we have a cold front to deal with, the currents of the Gulf Stream and the high pressure extending out over the course again. Not only will there be the ongoing drag race to deal with, but a tricky tactical battle as well. These options could well throw the race wide open again. Despite having led this leg for so long, we may have to be on our A game to bring home the bacon...
Volvo Ocean Race
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
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