Fedor Konyukhov: “I am already missing this world”.
“Yesterday we had one of the best days - steady winds, nice long swell, plenty of albatrosses. I was thinking there are 6 .5 billion people on this planet and how lucky am I to be here in this ocean to witness this beautiful world. I think more people have been into space than have sailed solo in the Southern Ocean. It’s hard to believe but with almost the entire Indian Ocean to the finish line – I’m already missing these latitudes. Will I ever sail pass Cape Horn again? Or traverse the South Atlantic again? These are questions I ‘m asking myself – not “how many miles to the finish line” as others may think. I’ve enjoyed every day out here and have this deep concern; if I already miss this environment how will I feel once I get back to Moscow? It’s a life changing experience even for me. I imagine it can be a great challenge for young sailors who will take part in the Antarctica Cup Ocean Race event in the future and sail this magnificent Antarctica Cup Racetrack.
We are approaching first land mark in the Indian Ocean: Marion Island and Prince Edward Island. They both located in the OUTSIDE LANE of the Antarctica Cup Racetrack. Marion Island (46° 54’ 45S - 37° 44’ 37E) Prince Edward Island (46° 38’ 39S - 37° 56’ 36E).
Regards, Fedor
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