Jane Thomassen has successfully arrived in Nelson as our first Multihull (but it's not a race!).

22 calendar days after starting the challenge, Jane sailed on 10 occasions averaging 12Nm each adventure.  Her biggest individual sail was 17Nm.

Rowdy appears to be stuck in the dreaded "Nelson Hole" just off the Boulder Bank (those who have done a Nelson Race will know exactly what I'm talking about) and hasn't moved for more than a week!

Leigh is closing in on Nelson fast, having paddled more than 100Nm he can smell the fresh baking waiting for him in Nelson.

For the combined vessels, the Keelboats continue to close the gap to the Trailer Yachts, while the overall Combined Club Vessel is now admiring that view of Aoraki Mount Cook from the coast off Fox Glacier.

Article added: Monday 24 February 2025