Spindrift Racing, Maxi Spindrift 2 Yann Guichard, Dona Bertarelli and crew get to know the beast

From the following press release on the Spindrift Racing website:

http://www.spindrift-racing.com/2013/08/spindrift-2-and-crew-go-into-the-deep-end/

After a first outing on Spindrift 2 that was essentially technical a few days ago in Lorient, the whole crew are heading back to sea tomorrow for some sport specific training.

The sailing program is two sessions onshore and two sessions offshore. The aim is for Dona Bertarelli, Yann Guichard and the crew to test the boat in various conditions, but mainly to tackle a major issue in offshore racing for the crew: life on board. The organisation of watches, getting used to living together at sea and real-life tests that are essential to get the 14 crew members ready for the Rolex Fastnet which starts on August 11.

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Maxi Spindrift2, photo courtesy John Cadwallader