Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 - Leg 1

The Tall Ships Challenge 2009, a 7000 nautical mile odyssey around the North Atlantic, started on Sunday 3^rd May when the fleet left Vigo in Spain for Tenerife.

We are delighted to report that Jolie Brise has now completed the first leg and crossed the finishing line on Saturday 9^th May, second in her class and third overall.

In Tenerife a new crew, made up of recent Old Dauntseians, will take over for the next race leg to Bermuda. They will be at sea for almost four weeks and will cover some 2,600 nautical miles before sailing into Bermuda, which is currently celebrating its 400^th anniversary. Jolie Brise is sure of a special welcome in the port of Hamilton, as she features on the 85 cent Bermudan commemorative anniversary stamp.

Thanks to the latest Global Positioning System (GPS) and satellite communications technology onboard, Jolie Brise's exact position is updated every six hours. To follow her progress, and to read the crews online journal, go to www.joliebrise.com.

We wish all who sail on her over the coming months a "Bon Voyage".