I asked both Laurent Sciboz and Nicolas Tièche how does it feel being a Gordon Bennett winner and FAI World Gas Balloon Champions? Their comments below: Laurent Sciboz – Gordon… read more →
The Gift of Sand Regan Tetlow made the comment ‘the gift of sand’ during one of his 10 hours’ YouTube live videos on Gordon Bennett gas race. The gift of… read more →
Merci beaucoup Montbéliard! Au revoir Montbéliard! On the road again this time to Switzerland. But I take fabulous memories of the past few weeks with me. Memories of sharing with… read more →
Yes we wait! Those on the ground at Gordon Bennett Headquarters, those who manned the Command Centre 24 hours over 4 days as support for the 20 intrepid gas balloon… read more →
Monday September 16 At noon after 63 hrs 38mins airborne the current standings are Swiss 2 936.58km, Spain 1 793.95km and Swiss 1 close behind at 786.94km. Six balloons trail… read more →
Master briefing done. All participants departed to prepare for the Opening Ceremony held at the impressive Musée de l’Aventure Peugeot. All guests enjoyed a sparkling evening of speeches, French food,… read more →
Count Down to Gordon Bennett Launch – 34 hours! 34 Hours! 20 amazing hydrogen filled balloons will stand poised ready to float skywards through the night sky. On board the… read more →
Welcome to Historical Alsace, France Bienvenue! Cobbled streets, building dating back prior to 14th Century. My eyes and ears are alive with seeing and hearing the history of Eguisheim, Soultzmatt… read more →
It is now one week since team Australia landed D-OWML in a vineyard to end their Gordon Bennett Gas Balloon Race due to lack of ballast (sand). One week of… read more →
Team Australia has come together in Bern – We had our first team briefing in my hotel room last night supported by a few celebratory drinks and nibbles. Team spirit… read more →
