Our Mate Alex Thomson’s Races

[Giles]

[Giles]

https://www.bell-labs.com/institute/blog/youll-never-sail-alone/?fbclid=IwAR32zTkpAfB201Lsg4CBHXbZcvN-TDTakrRmblyFpXDHnfibTDdR4f-dsWc

[Graeme]

I wouldn't be surprised if Alex does the Ocean Race (formerly Volvo Ocean Race) next. It is due to be run in IMOCA 60s next time, so he has an ideal boat…

[Giles]

https://www.alexthomsonracing.com/the-hub/2021/01/09/alex-thomson-departs-cape-town-and-heads-for-home-onboard-hugo-boss/?fbclid=IwAR2kOiBbDAvRzzfsk-ver2WFfHsRkGdLwQYzNpQysDerGEq4wocOSUF_amk

[Aetas]

[Giles]

[goosehd]

@Giles He look's happy and content.  Did you happen to cross paths while he was back?

[Giles]

No way.  He's not in my bubble.  Seriously, the only crossing of paths here at the moment is if you want to be illegal.

[Giles]

https://www.facebook.com/AlexThomsonRacing/videos/419020599324560

[Giles]

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=137242011486296¬if_id=1612549514758520¬if_t=watch_follower_video&ref=notif

[goosehd]

@Giles How’s Alex doing or is everyone still locked down?

[Giles]

Still locked  down.  Things will get better (we hope) over the next few weeks.  Alex's brother, Dave,  runs the best hotel (pub) in town, will be down there as soon as I can to see them all…..

[Giles]

https://www.alexthomsonracing.com/blog/2021/10/25/british-sailor-alex-thomson-steps-down-from-racing-and-turns-focus-to-the-next-generation/?fbclid=IwAR1qMIKjyVL2bIi1YBPFeKe957L5WvWVcjGCmRA1N8UlaQJcndzEMh4EaOo

[Graeme]

I saw that earlier, shame he's stepping down. I don't think that there's anyone in the UK running an IMOCA campaign now, unfortunately.

[hajduk]

that’s clear Graeme. But the way in which he was forced to leave the last Vendée, touched him for sure. Damaged his famous engagements for this race a little perhaps…
It’ s really crazy the love, the fascination, the time, all that he gave for the Vendée, and the little that this race  gave him back... Tough…Very!

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[goosehd]

Sad to see, but I respect the decision wholeheartedly!!

[Giles]

Alex and his brother David, are racing in Antigua this week.  What a great shot of David….

[Dmart]

Awesome shot!

[Giles]

Alex and David (and the rest of the crew) have just won their class in the Caribbean 600 - What an amazing pic. I think Alex was giving it max.....

[Madame Buttonfly]

Wow, fantastic, I think he needs to celebrate once home by using the IH voucher his wife bought him for Christmas!