Hey all you 7 readers out there! I’m going to be doing some writing about fastĀ boats, technology, and luxuriating at 5-star resorts in far-flung locales for the lifestyle arm ofĀ Forbes.com, and here’sĀ a little taste. Please let me know what you think, because I want this to be as fun for you all as it is for me.
Why the Volvo Ocean Race Is the Toughest Yacht Race in the World
Tough is the onlyĀ word to describe theĀ sailors and raceboats taking part inĀ Volvo Ocean RaceĀ (the race around the world currently taking place in state-of-the-art 65-foot sailboats) that just concluded its only American stopover in Newport, Rhode Island. The sailors areĀ tough. The boats areĀ tough. The nearly 40,000-mile racecourse that brings the fleet through some of the most dangerous, beautiful, and remote parts of the world isĀ tough. And on top of all that, the competition isĀ tough. The margin of victory between winning and second placeĀ after racing for overĀ 5,000 milesĀ during the recentĀ leg from ItajaĆ, Brazil to Newport was onlyĀ 3 minutes.
Great article, Bill. Congrats on Forbes Life!
Thanks Owen. Having fun and just the beginning!
Lucky Forbes to have the Swizz!
Thanks Elizabeth!
Thanks Elizabeth