Welcome to "Adventures Weekly" your update for the top stories in sailing news globally this week in the form of my old radio segment "Sailing News in Sixty-seconds (ish)!
The 8th Vendee Globe commenced, Armel Le Cleach leads. Entries have closed for the Rolex Sydney Hobart, 100 boats will take to the start line; CQS the old Nicorette amongst them which has been seriously modified, with backing from Sir Michael Hinze. The Rolex Sailor of the Year Award for the first time will be decided by a public vote.
