Yesterday I did something that ten years ago I never could have imagined myself doing. I tried and failed to break a world sailing record.

In this latest blog post my Mum, Mary, shares her experience of sailing and watching me compete as I approach the Vendee Globe 2020.

With the Vendee Globe just a few months away, I’ve been putting everything into prepping for the race. Testing out kit and getting the boat on the water is of course a crucial part of any race preparation, but what you do on dry land can be just as important.

It really is an age since I last raced my IMOCA – crossing the finish line in Salvador de Bahia in November last year, little did I know the next time I would be back out would be the following August.

It’s just a few days to go until the RWYC Lonely Rock Race and as it’s my first race of the year it will be a real test since my refit.

Nutrition has always played an important role in my everyday life, I’m acutely aware that what I eat affects my energy levels, mood and my overall ability.