Friends of the Earth yacht

Jonathan Crinion's yacht called Friends of the Earth under construction. The new state of the art yacht will set sail next week (w/c 12 June) from Cape Town, South Africa to highlight the need for national and international action on climate change. The yacht will begin sea trials before taking part in the one of the world's most challenging solo races - the transatlantic La Route du Rhum - in October. The 2006 Route du Rhum will be the first international race for the Class 40 yacht.