Training Schedule 2008-2009

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Ocean Based Training:
This will consist of sailing in heavy weather conditions in Argentina (the Southern Ocean), Scotland (North Atlantic) and India (Indian Ocean). The aim is to identify and prepare for equipment, design and performance challenges that he will encounter in the Southern Ocean.

Technical Training:
Thousands of miles from land, forces any skipper to be self reliant and capable of carrying out repairs on mission critical equipment such as the desalinator, power generator, sails and mast. The checklist of tasks includes, spares, backup and emergency procedures.

Land-based training:
This has been designed to optimize his physical condition so that Bhavik is in the best shape to withstand all the physical challenges.The program includes events such as the London & NY Marathons.

 

2008

30 Aug, Gotland Rund Yachting Cup, Sweden
01 Sep, Atlantic Training, Spain
01 Nov, NY Marathon, 42.2km, USA
05 Nov, Indian Ocean, Mumbai India
18 Nov, North Atlantic, Scotland
03 Dec, Volvo Ocean Race, Kochi, India

 

2009

12 Jan, Southern Ocean, Argentina
01 Mar, Vasaloppett Marathon, 90km, Sweden
15 Mar, Marathon DesSables, 254km, Morocco
05 Apr, Flora London Marathon, 42.2 km, London
01 May, Stockholm Marathon, 42.2 km, London
01 Jun, Rolex Fastnet Course, UK
18 Jun, 18,000 km sail, France to India via Cape Hope
01 Nov, Indian Ocean, Mumbai, India