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Phil Sharp smashes victory at first attempt in Class 40 of the Route du Rhum
25 years old Brit Phil Sharp wins the Route du Rhum – La Banque Postale after 18 days 10 hours 21 minutes et 18 seconds of race. His average for the crossing is: 8.01 knots. Sharp steps indeed into Dame Ellen MacArthur’s tracks as she was the first English entry to win the famous Transatlantic race in 1998 on an Open 50 – she was 22 years old. On November 6th, a few days after he broke from his opponents to pick up a north-westerly route, Phil Sharp hooked up at the lead of the 40-footer fleet and never gave it back. His option led him high in the north Atlantic where he had to face the most violent low pressure system of the race. Sharp crossed the line in front of the eyes of Dad and Grandmother, a moment that was quite emotional. Next step for Phil will be the Vendée Globe 2008 – watch this space.... More > > > >
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