There is a great mix of people in our crew, from former Olympian medalists and America's Cup sailors to amateur helms like me. There is no other sport where you can say, "Today I beat a man who won gold in the last Olympics." But that doesn't mean you don't have to be fit. A few years back, a comment made by Campbell Field, my navigator, spurred me to get in shape. I lost 30 kilos. The Super Series is great fun but it's also very physically demanding.Replica Ulysse Nardin Watches I knew I had to get in shape if I wanted the best. It is also possible to sail offshore like the Fastnet. This requires that you sleep no more than three hours a night.

Is there a crossover between watch technology and sailing?

Technology used in Sorcha's pure race boat draws from Formula 1 and the aerospace industry - something a bit like Ulysse Nardin Replica Watches. We make watches with TPT (previously NTPT, which stood for North ThinPly Technology). It is used for watches cases, but it is made from the most advanced carbon sail development using anano-structures with honeycomb centres like those in F1 cars.Panerai Replica It is extremely light and strong. Like ourwatches all of Sorcha's components must be light. For example, the ropes that hold the mast are less than 1cm thick and can withstand nearly seven tons of pressure. This means they could lift four Rolls-Royces.

EMEA limited edition RM07-01 with pink rubber strap and blue ceramic case

RM 67-01 Auto Extra Flat with medium-set box and white rubber strap

Many timepiece manufacturers are involved in different types of sailing. What is sport soapping?

It all goes back to the past century and the evolution in watch buyers.Ulysse Nardin Replica Watches In the golden age of watchmaking, watch buyers were able to choose a sport and challenge watchmakers to make a watch that suited their activity. This is why watch companies have maintained their relationship.

RM 07-01, brown ceramic case with red-gold gourmette bracelet

RM 037 in white-gold with pink rubber strap and a case

I've often wondered if the regatta watch's countdown function has any practical application.

It was a clever way to complicate a simple sport that had a lot of amateur sailors and crew. The stakes are much higher today and there's a lot of high-tech equipment that will help you get to the starting line on time.