VDH Wrong Way Update–Finally, a Boat That’s Still In One Piece: Jean Luc Van Den Heede is sailing in the wake of the TJV machines, but cruising comfortably so far in his bid to–finally–break the non-stop, round the world record. He was hit with a gale his first night out, and was unsettled to discover that fear of record-ending damage to “Adrien” was getting in the way of a good sail:

“I can’t stop thinking about the any damage that may occur, which would throw my adventure into question… And this is the first time I’ve experienced such stress. I hope that this feeling will soon disappear, as it makes the sailing less enjoyable. “

Happily, “Adrien” came through ably and VDH is much happier, and some 300 miles ahead of current record holder Philippe Monnet’s track. Only 23,640 miles to go…..



VDH Riding Low: “Hmmmm, I wonder if I’m bringing too much beer……”