Bostik Heading West In A Strong Breeze

Bostik Left Cherbourg Harbour Towards New York City

Jul. 8, 2008 08:00 AM

Bostik, the first unit of the Veolia Oceans one-design series of the SolOceans left Cherbourg Harbour towards New York City, in a strong force 6 gusting breeze. Alexia Barrier, Bostik skipper for this Reconnaissance Transatlantic on the historical road of the great liners, crossed the departure line on the canon shot, at eleven knots of speed close hauled (facing the wind) on the direct course. While a gale warning paralyzed at shore all the regattas taking place at the moment in the English Channel, Bostik set sail in the traditional conditions of the single-handed English Transat, with three strong depressions to deal with at the beginning of this week. Ideal conditions to perfect the preparation of the Veolia Oceans one-design series, while the second unit will be out of JMV Industries yard during the third week of July.

To follow Bostik's progression and for all the latest news on the SolOceans, visit our website: www.soloceans.com

For more information on the Bostik contact Clementine Chaignaud, media@sailingone.com at SailingOne.

Published Jul. 8, 2008— Reads 849
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