MLS of small harbour in Newport, Rhode Island area, ZOOM IN to MS of racing trimaran on dock being prepared for transatlantic race. MCS side view of two sailboats docked in harbour, TILT UP and PAN to MS of racing trimaran on dock. CSs of sailor Mike Birch at work preparing boat. CS of men installing rudder on boat, CU of Birch. CS of sailor in cockpit of trimaran operating hand-winch, ZOOM OUT and TILT UP to LAMS of Birch in bosun's chair atop main mast making adjustments in rigging, cut to various CSs. MS as Birch is winched down, TILT UP to LAS of mast.