Published June 5, 2010 | 
April 24, 2010. Robert and his NED602 after the start of the Pornichet Select towards the windward mark, outside the bay of La Baule. Jorg Riechters with his proto Mare D visible at right.
The next race starts August 1st in Les Sables D’Olonne (Vendee-France) to the Azores, isle of Faial, town of Horta and back to Les Sables d’Olonne after a few days rest.
Total distance to race, about 2600 nautical miles (4700 kilometer)
Start: August 1st 13:02 les Sables d’Olonne
Finish Horta/Faial:August 7-12
Start Horta/Faial: August 17th
Finish: Les Sables d’Olonne:August 23-27
Finish: largely depending on weathersystems at time of race
Race organisation: http://www.lessables-lesacores.com/
NED 602 is now in Les Sables d’Olonne for preparations.
