Pieter Adriaans and his Open40 "RoboSail" have continued their 2005 participation in the famous OSTAR! In a rather surprising and quite liberal decision, the RWYC have ruled that OSTAR-participants who repair and manage their ships single-handledly, are allowed to continue their race.

So, after having repaired the boomvang and other damaged parts, Pieter hoisted the mainsail again and continued on to Newport, RI. He just reported light winds but is delighted to make some headway.

We'll keep you up to date on his progress on this site, and under 'race coverage'. Just when you thought it was all over: stay tuned!