Comment by StayTrue

Good read. After reading this article I picked up Moitessier's memoir of the race. Since simplification and minimalism were key to his philosophy, it stood out that he almost ended his race for lack of a radio (he crashed into another ship trying to get close enough to communicate). At a dozen points or more he expresses distress at not being able to send communications, relying on the goodwill of other ships encountered at sea.