We sailed very hard all through the race. It wasn't a technically hard leg, there were no icebergs or gales, but it was very physical, long and intense. So it makes the end result very sad.

Neal Mcdonald
312

It has been a tough race so far. We haven't had the results we expected. I feel as if I have been battling ever since that first night off Vigo.

Neal Mcdonald
191
It was like a slow torture of death. There were opportunities, we worked hard to make them work for us, but we just couldn't get there. We got back in touch thanks to a fortuitous weather change at the Horn, but slowly let it slip slide away from us. It was very hard work, psychologically very hard. -Neal Mcdonald
170

I?m relieved that I got through another amazing Southern Ocean trip in one piece, but also somewhat sad. Every time I get to this part of a round-the-world trip I look over my shoulder at Cape Horn and just wonder: will I be coming down here again? If not, thank you Southern Ocean for letting me cross you safely and for those unforgettable experiences.

Neal Mcdonald
123

His quick thinking and knowledge of the system onboard Ericsson enabled him to lock the keel in the middle and keep sailing the boat to Cape Town ... the safety of the crew and boat were in his hands and he did us proud.

Neal Mcdonald
110