We did it!
- Posted on 23rd June, 07
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Well, I’ve just literally stepped off the Extreme 40 JPMorgan Asset Management on which I sailed to support the Ellen MacArthur Trust in the Round the Island Race.. It was absolutely wonderful to get out on the water and race one of these fantastic boats. There was a strong westerly wind, and a good swell running on the south side, something which kept you on your toes as you powered along! Extreme 40’s aren’t normally powering down the back of the Isle of Wight, so we had to be careful not to overpower the boat and dig the bows in! Onboard we had Nick Hutton, George Skuodos, Greg Homann, BBC South journalist Jo Kent and Campbell Fleming, Head of UK, JPMorgan Asset Management. Our two guests loved it, and were full of fighting spirit to will us on round the racetrack! They did get a little wet though, in fact so wet that Campbell’s lifejacket automatically inflated… Nice!
Anyway, it was a close race with ABN AMRO and iShares never far behind. The guys were fantastic, and the atmosphere onboard was fantastic. We all had a great time, but to cross the line first was just great!
ellen
well done Ellen!!