[It read:] Courage is not having the energy to go on, it's going on when you do not have the energy. ... And that's true. |
A record is nothing if not shared. I'm proud of the record but I'm even more proud to be working with the best team in the world. |
Every individual face, a grandmother or grandchild or parents and their two kids, they're all there waving at you and they've all come to see you, it's as simple as that. They're not there simply by chance and that's very, very humbling. |
Francis has set us another very high benchmark - the chances of breaking it are very slim but if we don't try, we won't know. |
I think it is incredible just to see so many people there shouting your name and waving, |
It was an extraordinary experience, quite overwhelming, |
It's been an absolutely unbelievable voyage, both physically and mentally, |
More blood sweat and tears went into the making of this boat than any other boat that has ever been on the water. |
Not only are we lacking wind for the moment but we have a very difficult decision to make for the South Atlantic situation. There are a possible two doorways which could be open -- and there is no guaranteeing either. |
The transatlantic record is there and that's something I'll be aiming for. |
There is real relief on board, it hasn't been the most ideal way to start but we are really happy to be able to get on with the task of challenging the Jules Verne record, |
There were a million high moments but it's sometimes difficult to communicate those. |
There's a plane flying over me and I'm looking forward to being able to relax and not worry about the weather or boat speed. |
This is a great accolade for the whole team. It is great to see all the work they do behind the scenes get the recognition it deserves from the sponsorship industry. It's as important to deliver on land as it is on the sea if we want to keep on winning. |
To be honest, it is a really tall order and Francis has again set an incredibly high benchmark. |