13/06/2026
One week post race! It was an EPIC race! I never felt alone out there! The recovery is taking longer than the race. Would I do it again - yes in a heartbeat 💓 This has ignited a flame for more Solo Racing!
It has taken an enormous team to realise my dream! I couldn’t have achieved my 30 year dream without the support of my family! The sacrifices and disruptions to family life are enormous! Thank you!
Friends and extended family - what a journey! I cannot wait to send you more 3am updates in another race!
To the Vixen Racing shareholders! Thank you for giving the opportunity to me. We did it!
Thank you Natalie and Craig! Your endless hours dedicated to Vixen Racing is much appreciated! Craig, plugging in the sails at the beginning of the race allowed me to focus.
Deb, the vision and support for Vixen Racing is increasing every day thanks to your story telling of this race! 1 MILLION clicks for this race and our following doubled! Being in Southport for the end of the race and organising everything has meant a-lot to me and my recovery!
Southport Yacht Club - what a club! Thank you Mike and Kayla 👏
Julie and Celia & the entire race committee! What a mammoth effort to put this successful race together! Congratulations! Opua Cruising Club 👏👏👏
To the up and coming youth sailors at the Bay of Islands Yacht Club! Dream big!
⛵️This race was impossible without the maintenance period from Oceania Marine Shipyards
⛵️The new ropes from
⛵️The offshore app from PredictWind
⛵️Fashion Biz for our amazing team uniforms!
⛵️ Radix’s breakfast
⛵️ Bay of Islands Marina - Opua - for hosting
⛵️ Doyle Sails - the reliable sail inventory that held up in heinous conditions!
⛵️ Don Salthouse - aka half a knot Don, for his incredible work on the bulb 🙏
⛵️icebreaker for the warm marino!
⛵️Protecttape - protecting the mast throughout the race!
Photo | Video - Live Sail Die Saltwater Journal
