Another new A31 launched in Halifax Nova-Scotia

Archambault North America just launched a new A31 this week in Halifax. Her new owner, Ann Acland, was very proud of her baby !

Ann will race the next Route Halifax Saint-Pierre starting in July 10th 2010.

This Route to the french island of St Pierre will be the first big adventure for Ann Acland’s new ANTICIPATION, an Archambault 31.

This smaller version of the renowned A35 and A40rc, has only been in production for a year and is performing exceptionally well in Europe and Australia. This will be the first A31 to be raced in the Americas.

After a test sail last summer in 35(+) knots of wind I knew the A31 could go offshore in pretty much any condition. The idea of racing her to St Pierre was then hatched.
This being my 15th offshore race as skipper, or crew, it is time to attempt a double-handed entry - Reserving the right to change our minds if my nerve gives way, or we don’t get enough practice time in between now and July.
Guillaume Poirier (YC St Pierre, FRA) and I (RNSYS, CAN) have won this race, as crew, and managed to come in second 3 consecutive times! Adding in the last Marblehead-Halifax Race, Guillaume and I have covered a lot of enjoyable ocean miles together.
 

We are keeping our fingers crossed that this edition will be hot, sunny and the wind never drops below 10 knots!

Check : www.routehalifaxsaintpierre.com