Balaton 6-Day Race 2013 – Update & Photos from the race
A quick round up of the first part of the first day of the race…
Alan Young, William’s crewman in Hungary, wrote early this morning
“It is a beautiful morning here. William is resting after a relaxing breakfast – he’s been the most excited I have seen him in long time”.
The relaxation didn’t last long however and the race was soon on….

William at 2hrs 40mins – Balatonfüred – 8th May 2013
Alan wrote : “2hrs 40miins. 24c just a little zephyr off the lake.”
“William was very excited last night and this morning but off to a very steady pace.”

Lake Balaton – on the morning before the race

Camp Sichel – home-away-from-home for William & crewman Alan Young during the 6-day race
“Home for Team Sichel for the next 6 days.”

William at 5hrs and 25mins into the 144hr race
More news coming up and a reminder that you can view live video coverage from the race on The Webcam Page and that we have live updates of distances & positions via chip information from the race Here
More shortly…
Shaun