Seahorsesailor of the month FEBRUARY
In association with
JOERG RIECHERS (GER)
The popular German slipped into 2nd place in the Mini Transat when it mattered, just
a day out from the finish. No one was going to catch winner Ian Lipinski; ‘best of the rest’ was all that was realistically on offer, but after years of under-funded Class40 and Imoca campaigns Riekers had at last landed in a fleet where he can demonstrate his talent. With a little good fortune maybe he can even leverage this result into something bigger (again)
JANUARY WINNER FRANCOIS GABART (FRA) ‘Do we even need to say why?’ – Simon Jackson; ‘François est fabuleux’ – Michelle Fourgereau; ‘From Minis to Monsters, always François inspires us and succeeds at every turn’ – Lincoln Rowley; ‘My little friend Gabart is an incredible sailor, the Vendée Globe, the TJV, the Transat Bakerly, the Rhum and I am sure any second a new round-the-world singlehanded record’ – Yoann Richomme; ‘He wins at everything he touches’ – Erik de Jong; ‘François est le roi’ – Laure Galley; ‘And he is a really nice guy!’ – Chris Rydzkowski. Seahorse Sailor of the Month comes to you with Henri Lloyd, Harken McLube and Dubarry. Drop us an email,mon petit maestro!
JUDY PETZ (BVI) One of the many regatta managers playing a big part in the Caribbean recovery, BVI resident Petz has barely stood still
since Hurricane Irma struck, working with communities and encouraging regattas fighting to ensure those sailors’ dollars reach devastated families this winter… at the same time continuing her longstanding efforts with Sailors for the Sea to try to help this ravaged area to remain as clean as possible in the most challenging circumstances
HENRI LLOYD The Henri Lloyd Freedom Jacket has been
developed to be the ultimate in cruising apparel. The jacket offers serious offshore protection, plus comfort, features and the
durability that the serious cruising sailor demands.
HARKEN/TEAM McLUBE
Harken® Sport’s watertight Squall bag with welded seams comes race-ready along with Team McLube Sailkote® dry lubricant and team shirt
DUBARRY
Crosshaven from Dubarry – a tough high-performance sailing boot
featuring integrated gaiter and GORE-TEX® Duratherm insulation for extra warmth
go to
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