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DAY 36: SNAKES AND LADDERS

For the crew onboard Green Dragon the final days into Rio will be longer than anticipated as the reality of a 40 plus day leg sets in. The current leg leader Ericsson 3 has hit the second band of high pressure that is blocking the path to Rio and the chasing boats are closing the gap.

THE ROAD TO RIO

The leading boats continued on the long road north, they have passed the Falkland Islands and are now in a line as they tackle a band of high pressure. Positions over the last 24 have remained fairly consistent, Green Dragon is just 80 miles behind third placed PUMA, but they are still looking for an opportunity to strike if the fleet slows once again.

FROM HIGH TO LOW

The leading boats have hit a high pressure zone as they all battle north to Rio. The low pressure systems and roaring forties of the Southern Ocean are now a distant memory, but all four boats are caught in this system as they negotiate their way around the Falkland Islands. As a result there isn’t much change on the positions in terms of miles gained or lost in the last 24 hours.

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James Carroll
Boat Captain/Pitman Leg 3
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Not only has James got great experience of project management but has also spent a lot of time crewing and sailing in world renowned events such as the Maxi Worlds and TP52 European Championships aboard Patches.

Career Highlights

Professional Experience
2007-2008 Pindar 2 Boat Captain for 1 month refit
2006-2007 Boat Captain, Patches
2006-2007 Project manager of Patches build in Mc’conaghy china.
2006 Maximus – Sydney to Hobart race preparation.
2006 Alfa Romeo, R/P 100 – Fulltime crew member
2006 Shockwave, R/P 90 – Race preparation and rig service.
2005 Black Dragon, R/P 77 - Fulltime Boat Captain
2005 Pindar 2 (ex-Newscorp), Volvo 60
2004 Black Dragon – Fulltime Boat Captain

Sailing Experience
2006 Sydney to Hobart race – Maximus, elliot 100.
2006 Maxi Worlds, Porto Cervo – Alfa Romeo, R/P 100, 1st IRC racing.
2006 Giraglia Trophy, st. tropez –Alfa Romeo, Line Honors.
2006 Zegna Trophy, Portofino – Alfa Romeo.
2006 Palmavela, Majorca – Shockwave, R/P 90, 1st overall.
2005 Giraglia Trophy, st. tropez - Black Dragon, Line Honors.
2005 Pirelli Trophy - Black Dragon, 3rd IMS A.
2004 Middle Sea Race, Malta - Black Dragon, R/P 77, 1st IRC 0.
2004 Maxi Worlds, Porto Cervo - Black Dragon.
2004 Giraglia Trophy - Black Dragon.
2004 Daimler Chrysler TransAtlantic Challenge - Zephyrus V, Z-86.

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Over 37,000 miles completed, 10 legs, 11 stopover ports and so many memories along the way. It has been a tough campaign and an emotional rollercoaster at times but there is nothing else I would rather have been doing.

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