2041 would like to congratulate Chris Bake and the crew of Team Aqua on their recent win in the RC44 Swedish Cup making the second win of the season. It was a close race and “Aqua clinched the overall title by a narrow four point margin.” -RC44 This makes for the teams second win in 2011 and third podium in just four races. With only one event left in Croatia before the 2011 World Championships we are excited to be apart of the strong support network of Team Aqua and wish them the best of luck as they finish the season.
Be sure to check out the highlight video of this race and the close finish here: RC44 Swedish Cup Video held in the tiny island town of Marstrand, where tens of thousands of people flock to this idyllic coast perfect for sailing!
2041 would like to congratulate Team Aqua (GBR) on placing 2nd for the Austria Cup at Lake Traunsee.
Two months ago, Team Aqua took 3rd in San Diego, California before purchasing their new boat. On the Traunsee event, Chris Bake stated, “I think getting out there and sailing a new boat and having the consistency that we had was great. There were a few missed opportunities and that probably cost us first place but ORACLE Racing sailed unbelievably and they deserve the position they got. We got a good second and so I’m really happy, the team has done a phenomenal job pulling the boat together, the boat felt good, so now it’s just a matter of improving on that.”
The Tour now heads to Cagliari in Sardinia (29 June – 3 July)
Excerpts from RC44 Website
2041 would like to wish Chris Bake and Team Aqua the best of luck at RC44 at Lake Traunsee, Austria. On May 10th through the 15th Team Aqua will race in their new boat for the first time. “Boat captain Nigel King has been working closely with RC 44 boat builders Pauger to make sure that the new boat is ready and raring to go by the time racing commences at the RC 44 Austria Cup on Lake Traunsee.” -Team Aqua
“Besides being one of the principal contenders of the Tour, Team Aqua uses its boat as a platform to promote an eco-friendly message. The team supports the World Land Trust and “2041”… Team Aqua offsets its carbon footprint and promotes sustainable development.”
An enormous thank you to our incredible crew: Conor, Derek, Tishu, and Jake. After departing from the United Kingdom on 11 September, 2010, the Voyage for Cleaner Energy will be arriving in Dubai on 13 November, 2010. To read more about their landmark journey to the UAE, please visit the voyage blog.
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On Saturday, 11 September 2010, yacht ‘2041’ embarks on Phase 4 of the Voyage for Cleaner Energy, departing the United Kingdom for the United Arab Emirates where she will inspire youth and leaders alike. The journey from Plymouth, UK will take approximately 50 days transiting the Mediterranean and Suez Canal. Yacht ‘2041’ is due to take part in the Louis Vuitton Race Series in Dubai, and will be able to visit any port necessary while in the United Arab Emirates. Robert Swan would very much like to visit schools, and speak with companies and employees during this period. After this exciting landmark visit to the United Arab Emirates, the yacht will circumnavigate India then visit China before reporting to World Leaders in June of 2012 at the World Summit in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
The Voyage for Cleaner energy is a worldwide lecture series and sailing expedition by Robert Swan and his team at 2041. The purpose of the voyage is to increase awareness about environmental issues related to climate change and inspire young people to lead the way in implementing practical, viable solutions.
To learn more about the Voyage for Cleaner Energy, and to follow yacht ‘2041’ daily on her journey , visit the Voyage blog.
Robert Swan OBE recently visited Cardiff to take part in the Scott 100 centenary celebration of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s departure for the South Pole on the British Antarctic Expedition in 1910. Yacht ‘2041′ sailed into the Cardiff Harbour, where Robert Swan too began his first Antarctic expedition in 1984, In the Footsteps of Scott.
‘2041’, the floating goodwill ambassador of the Voyage for Cleaner Energy, was berthed at the Millennium Waterfront from 11 –15 June as part of the celebration. To read more about ‘2041′, her time in Cardiff, and the Voyage for Cleaner Energy, visit the Voyage Blog.
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As many of our followers are already aware, our Voyage for Cleaner Energy was relaunched from Jacksonville, Florida on September 24th 2009, following a winter hiatus, for Phase III, Europe! In partnership with RWE, the ‘2041′ currently has confirmed stops and events in the UK and The Netherlands – follow the crew’s adventures on our VFCE blogsite and stay tuned for updates on upcoming appearances.
Following a successful Atlantic crossing to the Azores and some much needed rest and relaxation, our stalwart crew has taken to the sea again, and is currently en-route to the UK.
As many of our followers are already aware, our 