Sailrocket 2 only a few days to go + video



10:45 AM Sun 29 May 2011 GMT
'Paul and Vesta Sailrocket 2' Vestas Sailrocket - copyright
Paul Larsen and the Vestas Sailrocket 2 (VSR2) crew are in Walvis Bay, Namibia chasing the Outright World Sailing Speed record. Vestas Sailrocket 2 was unveiled in March on the Isle of Wight and then packed and shipped to Namibia. Since then she has undergone a series of trial runs. Paul Larsen: 27th May 2011. Only three days to go but wind is forecast. : Well, it's actually four days but today is a no go as the wind is from the NW and lightish. Monday is our last sailing day as we will pack up on Tuesday and fly ...


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by Paul Larsen





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