Why has the four-year cycle of the race been broken?
Our end goal would be to make this event so strong that teams come back time and time again. In order for that to happen there needs to be greater continuity which encourages sponsors to return. So it could be the case that we would look to shorten the time frame further if it worked for everybody. Q: What personal experiences from 2005-06 will you most learn from for the future? A: The biggest lesson is never to assume anything. Never assume that boats wont break or that conditions will be benign because situations can change in an instant. Simple days can turn into days of havoc. Never be complacent. And, that all the preparatory steps you take and measures you put in place in terms of safety, operational and medical planning are absolutely fundamental to managing a crisis as effectively as possible. Q: What are the biggest challenges you are facing with the 2008-09 race? A: The biggest test is in organising the new ports and getting the same level of professionalism, co-operation an
