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Chris concludes his participation in the Fastnet Race aboard his 80-foot boat and shifts focus to his next project, a 40-foot trimaran named Spirit.0:49 After completing the transatlantic crossing and the Fastnet, he leaves the 80-foot vessel moored in Sherbrooke under the supervision of his parents and local caretakers.2:11 He plans to travel to Portland, Maine, to begin work on Spirit.1:17 The transition involves a multi-leg journey by train, airplane, and car.4:47 Fundraising efforts continue for Hannah Seeley to secure access to a hyperbaric chamber, with a remaining goal of $8,000.4:35 Future scheduling for the 80-foot boat includes potential entries in the Newport Bermuda Race and the Caribbean 600, with a cost of $3,000 per person for 10-day segments.4:47 The 80-foot boat remains in an organized state, though the mainsail cover requires retrieval from Southampton to protect the sail from UV exposure.3:39

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