Finishing 2nd in Grenada with Alan Roberts. A 60-foot yacht with minimal accomodation. Working by the companionway and ready always for trim. Multi-time Vendée veteran, Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss campaign), came to Canada providing mentoring and support for Scott. Here he explains the cold realities of round the world racing during a tour of the boat. Photo: Richard Mardens. 26 CANADIAN YACHTING | APRIL 2023