Due to equipment failures and problems with the autopilot and windvane, Doug and Monica have decided to start the “iron genoa” and retire from the Bermuda 1-2.

They’ll file an update when they reach Newport. If we have anything to report in the meantime, we’ll post it here.

— the shore crew

The computer aboard Robin has developed a problem that, unfortunately, cannot be remedied while Doug and Monica are at sea. We will continue to post blogs that Doug dictates over the sat phone, but they will be with less frequency.

— the shore crew

This voyage has come down to just getting there, at some speed. (Read More…)