Neptune Regatta 2011: Ready to head south to Neptune's Realm

12:39 PM Tue 1 Feb 2011 GMT

'Neptune Regatta 2011. Opening Dinner under the watchful eye of the Regatta Patron.' Guy Nowell Click Here to view large photo

It?s been a while in the gestation, and the man firmly behind it all ? Tudor John ? admitted just a couple of weeks ago that as the inaugural event drew (draws?) closer and closer ?I am alternately excited and terrified at what we have started?. ?It? is the Neptune Regatta, ?The Race to Zero?, and as far as we know (challenges, anyone?) it is the very first regatta to sail to the Equator and use 0 deg 0 min 0 sec as the finish line. Right now nine sailing yachts and four motor yachts (yes, everyone is welcome) are ...

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by Guy Nowell, Sail-World Asia