In this episode I discuss the start of the Velux 5 Oceans Solo Race Around the World.

Safe to say it was not the slick operation you may have perceived if you were standing far enough away on start day.

Nearly crashing into the Canary Islands because I did not set my alarm clock, a huge headsail tears loose and nearly dismasts the boat; close calls with big ships & learning to sleep in 20 minute bursts -it's all here!

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Chris