Jan Kees Lampe crossed the finish line this morning at 01.10 to take
line honours in this edition of OSTAR, thereby smashing the record for
boats up to 40ft. Jan set a blistering pace ensuring that his Open 40,
La Promesse, is the first monohull to take line honours in OSTAR since
Eric
Tabarly in 1976.
What's more he's a really really nice guy! We had a few drinks together
on the Tamar Ferry one evening the week before the race, and I'm so
pleased that he has seen his ambition come to fruition. Well sailed Jan.
Put a beer in the fridge for me, will you?
Barry
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