Preparing for Fastnet 2009

I have one great wish in the racing arena (well maybe two) and that is to sail the Fastnet Race. This is the titan of races in the northern hemisphere. Together with a friend I am preparing a campaign to see if this is something that can be realized. Also to find out if I will enjoy such a long time at sea racing.
The plan is not do sail in Dannick but in my friend Johan's yacht Sundance II which is a C&C designed Baltic 42. We are now mustering a crew and are going to do some preparation races. The main prep race will be the Colin Archer Memorial Race to be sailed in july. This is a 4 day challenge of around 400 NM. We have to sail this as a requirement for the Fastnet. Also Johan is and some other of the fastnet and camr crew will be sailing the Vuurschepenrace and the NorthSea Race in preparation.

To get Sundance ready and fit for these challenges Johan is repairing some old damage including removing the keel. This is an exciting thing to see!

Also he has ordered new sails, an E-PIRB and navigational equipment. All in all it's looking to be a great project! I will probably make a separate blog for this project!