Update from #121 - Lecoq Cuisine Racing's Conrad Colman

"Great race we’ve got here. We were just in sight of 40 Degrees and Icarus and after we got the shift we are now in hot pursuit. Fingers crossed we’ll be able to make up our deficit.

All is well onboard Lecoq Cuisine. Eric and I are getting along well although our inconsistency in boat speed comes to the fact that we are still learning the boat and how to sail with each other. At times we are blazing fast and others… well there’s still work to be done. In general the weather forecasts have been far from accurate, especially the American GFS model so I’ve taken to reading tea leaves instead. Results are mixed.

Just clicked to less than 200 miles to go so we’ll see you soon."

Happy Mother's Day

 

 

The boys wishing a Happy Mother's Day to their moms

 

GO LECOQ CUISINE 121!!!!!

The race has started!!!
You can follow the race here: http://atlanticcup.org/race-day/leg-one-tracking/
Lecoq Cuisine is light purple

We wish our team a great race!

Team Lecoq Cuisine 121 is ready!!

 

ERIC LECOQ & CONRAD COLEMAN

 

 

LECOQ CUISINE 121 heading toward the start

2013 CHARLESTON GEARING UP

 

 

 

Photos from The Atlantic Cup's Website

Countdown to 2013 Atlantic Cup

Meet our team




The offshore leg starts in Charleston, South Carolina Saturday, May 11th at 2pm. During the offshore leg the boats will be sailed double-handed, which means there will be only two crew onboard.

Leg 1: Charleston to New York
Start – May 11th – 2pm
Distance – 642 nautical miles
Raced Double-Handed

 

LECOQ CUISINE RACING IS BACK!

LECOQ CUISINE IS REGISTERED FOR THE ATLANTIC CUP!

Eric Lecoq is back on the water and is poised to race in the Atlantic Cup!

The Atlantic Cup is the United States’ only dedicated Class 40 sailboat race. The race pits some of the best Class 40 teams against one another in three distinct stages; an Offshore Leg and a Sprint Leg, followed by an Inshore Series.

Sailing with him for the first time will be the winner of the 2012 Global Ocean Race, Conrad Coleman.  Despite this being their first race as a team, both are backed with years of sailing experience and a deep passion for the sport!

They are armed with a brand new, cutting edge, 3^rd generation Guillaume Verdier-designed boat, the Lecoq Cuisine. While this is its first competitive appearance, it is rumored to be the next evolution in Class 40 racing vessels. 

If you are in the area, the best land view of the start
can be found at the Charleston Maritime Center.

We have gained a reputation as the “Dark horse” in this race. This is due to the fact that not only is it our team’s first appearance in the Atlantic Cup; it is the first time the new boat will be tested at a racing level.

On May 11 2013, the Lecoq Cuisine crew will begin their first leg of the race. The Atlantic Cup fleet will depart from Charleston, South Carolina and sail north to New York City. At 642-nautical miles this is the longest stretch of the race. This looks to be a very challenging journey as the changing weather patterns could greatly affect the outcome. One of the greatest hurdles they will face along the way, and perhaps the most daunting, will be the transition around the notorious Cape Hatteras. (AKA the “Cape Horn of the North”) 

We hope you are all just as excited as we are for the 2013 racing season! Please stay tuned as we will be updating this blog as more race information becomes available (News, Events, and Team Tracking). Also be sure to vote for #121 Lecoq Cuisine racing as your favorite team Here! (http://atlanticcup.org/poll/)

Until next time remember to Sail Hard and Eat Croissants!

For more information on Class 40 racing, the Atlantic Cup, or any of our team members please follow the links below!

Recommended Links:

Lecoq Cuisine:        http://Lecoqcuisine.com/

Class 40 Racing:        http://www.class40.com/

The Atlantic Cup:     http://atlanticcup.org/

Conrad Colman:       http://www.conradcolman.com

Guillaume Verdier:         http://www.guillaumeverdier.com/