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Flotsam & Jetsam 17.04.26
PETREL continues apace, the Japanese like Inverloch, to Museum or not, and a few other bits and pieces from around the world and the web.
120 years of evolution
Michael writes with same restrained intensity that I imagine he sails with. He oozes authority and I hang on every word! His track record in the race is extraordinary, and the boat was showing remarkable pace before being forced to withdraw in 2024. But most of all you have to admire his vision in seeing the potential for success in a 120 year old double ender.