The first part of the race
After 10 days since the start of the transatlantic race Transat Café L’Or, we can analyze the first part of the regatta that departed from Le Havre and will conclude in Martinique. The Class 40 fleet in this edition is numerous, with over 40 boats at the starting line, and anyone can aim to make it to the top ten. These first 10 days have shown continuous changes in the top positions with minimal gaps.
For us, the regatta started in the best way, with a battle for first position shortly after the start. Unfortunately, however, during the first night, an electrical issue compromised the autonomy of the onboard instruments, forcing the crew to make a technical stop of several hours in Cherbourg, where the entire shore team of Futura, assisted by professionals, resolved the problem in the shortest time possible. The rest of the fleet continued its regatta, widening the gap until the arrival of the first leg in La Corunha. Futura ultimately arrived with just over 24 hours of delay.
Maccaferri Futura is in the lead group of this second group and is sailing at excellent speeds, with the goal of catching the trade winds as soon as possible and shifting the bow towards Martinique in favorable conditions. The next few hours will be decisive in understanding which of the two groups will score the point, which will not be definitive but is very important for morale.
The unfortunate technical stop did not condition the crew, who started the second leg in the best way, immediately taking the lead of the fleet. The conditions encountered so far have been particularly difficult, with long tacks and winds up to 50 knots, and the long-awaited trade winds stationed near the Canaries, the first useful place to catch them. The Class 40 fleet has split into two groups, with one group sailing north in the perturbations and another part of the fleet sailing south towards the Canaries.
Maccaferri Futura is in the lead group of this second group and is sailing at excellent speeds, with the goal of catching the trade winds as soon as possible and shifting the bow towards Martinique in favorable conditions. The next few hours will be decisive in understanding which of the two groups will score the point, which will not be definitive but is very important for morale.
Our crew is highly motivated and focused on the great objective the team has set. We just have to cheer them on and repeat with them: IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL MARTINIQUE! Go Maccaferri Futura!"
