Australian helmsman, James Spithill will helm the American trimaran, against the defending catamaran of Alinghi, allegedly to be helmed by Alinghi owner Ernesto Bertorelli when racing gets underway on Monday, February 8th - provided the wind is between 5 and 15 knots and neither of the multi-billionaires spits his dummy (again) before the "race" can get underway.
Esperence is the last port before the Great Australian Bight when heading east. It is the gateway to some of the best cruising grounds in the world. By Roger McMillan.