Kaia | The Maiden Factor

#MaidenInspires – Carol Dawson

October 3, 2023

Introducing our young people to Maiden was a real privilege as it has not only shown them another aspect of boating but engaged them with the Maiden message. Around half our Scouts are girls and for them equality in Scouting is business as usual.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: Hello Neptune!

October 2, 2023

The lead pack of 4 including Maiden are now well clear of the Doldrums, after a fairly easy passage through... although I am sure it didn’t feel like it as they sat baking hot on deck with the sails hanging from lack of wind.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: The South East Trade winds

September 29, 2023

Life on board will be pretty uncomfortable. Maiden is made of aluminium so it is like sailing along in a giant overheated biscuit tin. The decks will be so hot that you cant stand on them in bare feet.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: the North East Trade Winds

September 25, 2023

The area of the Doldrums moves around making it difficult to navigate a route through the narrowest part. A great deal of patience (which I personally am not famous for!) is required to keep the boat moving through the calms.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: All is about to change as the boats hit the infamous Doldrums

September 21, 2023

The leaders are now well down the track towards the Cape Verde Islands. Having successfully navigated between the Canary Islands and making the most of the accelerated wind between the Islands, Maiden is making good progress in the lead pack.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: One Week In

September 18, 2023

As the boats enter their second week at sea, they have had their first taste of heavy weather as an Atlantic Depression brought strong winds and a difficult sea state. An injury on board Triana has meant a Medivac is being arranged. A very stressful time for the skipper and crew.

Sal’s Ocean Globe Race Analysis: The Race Start

September 10, 2023

Maiden is the smallest of the lead pack. In those conditions Waterline Length means speed, so with no opportunity for tactical sailing it has been down the crew of Maiden to concentrate on the trimming and helming to hang on to the bigger boats until tactical opportunities arise. All eyes will now be on their Barometers watching for a drop in pressure heralding the arrival of an Atlantic Depression.