JV Jumble II–Geronimo Slowing: Olivier De Kersauson and his 110-foot tri are slowing as they approach the light winds of the Doldrums, logging only (seems like a joke to say “only”) 329 miles on her 7th day at sea. She’s still got about 180 miles to the Equator, so her Channel-Equator segment time is not looking good. Geronimo is still behind Orange 2002 and may well end up behid Cheyenne’s dismal Equator time. This has to be frustrating, but The Admiral is the most experienced Jules Verne sailor on the planet (having made something like seven attempts, completing 3), and he knows what the weather gods usually give a little and take a little. Right now they are not being very generous, but there’s a lot of ocean left to sail. Stay tuned…



Classic Doldrums: “I say, Olivier old chap. There’s no point in looking for wind. We’re like a pig in molasses here. Shall I get out and do a spot of rowing…?”