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Polux · 18-10-2014, 16:41

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Originally Posted by monte

We will be keeping an eye on phils progress as well as we are planning to depart lanzarote for Martinique November 16th with the Atlantic odyssey. Of course if the weathers suss we will delay departure but heading south till close to Cape Verde seems like the more cautious option we will be taking rather than the rhumb line. Hopefully sight phil along the way

You never know, wind patterns seem to be changing. Last year the ones that went on the traditional course got a lot of head wind, the ones that went up almost to Madeira latitude went downwind all the time...and fast.

Polux · 18-10-2014, 16:54

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Originally Posted by boatman61

Was chatting to a guy here.. Jan Hamester.. Open 60's racer who knows the boat from a few years back.. seems the original owner I met in AEro who said I was crazy trying to cross the Atlantic nearly sank her in a F7 off N France with waves coming over the decks.. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
But.. she still had two cockpits and lots to flood.. now theres only the little one at the back.. the rest has been decked over so..

Not the best spot to be stuck for a few days so am debating making a run W tomorrow.. right out then tack back in toward Belgium then run the Straits with a beam reach...

But then again maybe not.. see what PW says in the am.. high waters 10am so plenty of time to decide..

I hope everything goes right but those boats were not intended as offshore sailing boats in fact I remember that they did not race when the wind went over medium winds (15K?). I went to the cup finals and it was a drag because half the time they did not race because there was too much wind. They were made to sail fast, but not to sail in big waves and on those conditions I bet a lot of water will be over the deck.

**JPA Cate** · 18-10-2014, 20:25

I did not see a dodger on the boat in the pics posted of it...

Ann

downunder · 18-10-2014, 22:32

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Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

I did not see a dodger on the boat in the pics posted of it...

Ann

wetsuit.

avb3 · 18-10-2014, 23:36

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Originally Posted by downunder

wetsuit.

Guess budgie smuggler is out, gumby suit is in.

fjwiley1 · 19-10-2014, 00:38

Boatman enjoy this trip....lotta good people on This thread pulling for you....starting out much better even with the wind a blowin..Take care and remember to Keepa Smilin cause Life is Good......

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zeehag · 19-10-2014, 06:36

wetsuit and brolly.. he should be fine...

love ye phil.. be safe and have a goood sail!!!!!

**HappyMdRSailor** · 19-10-2014, 06:56

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Originally Posted by Hoofsmit

Have a safe one
And since I know you can't be good ........ Be careful !

Ps....... Standing by in your absence for any tow requirements.....

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Ha HA!!! SOMEBODY had to say it!!!

At least Alex makes fair attempts at conformity... Unlike the majority...

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Originally Posted by avb3

Guess budgie smuggler is out, gumby suit is in.

+1

**carstenb** · 19-10-2014, 07:08

Hi Boaie,

Predict wind is advising winds of up to 40+ knots between tomorrow and thursday.

Have another beer and bratwurst, snuggle down with your lady and wait it out.

fair winds - following you on spot.

**atoll** · 19-10-2014, 07:15

this flying east for 13 hours really sucks.......night only lasted 3hours......food was good on Singapore airlines.........but they are really stingy on the vodka measures in the cocktails................knew I should have flown Canadian.

Hoofsmit · 19-10-2014, 07:52

Alex

Dame... Hope the duty free made up for it, keep us updated.

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SaltyMonkey · 19-10-2014, 07:55

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Originally Posted by atoll

this flying east for 13 hours really sucks.......night only lasted 3hours......food was good on Singapore airlines.........but they are really stingy on the vodka measures in the cocktails................knew I should have flown Canadian.

You needed a spot so we could track you on the plane, Atoll

**HappyMdRSailor** · 19-10-2014, 08:05

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Originally Posted by atoll

this flying east for 13 hours really sucks.......night only lasted 3hours......food was good on Singapore airlines.........but they are really stingy on the vodka measures in the cocktails................knew I should have flown Canadian.

Traveler's tip is to pack your own mini's in your carry on liquids ziploc bag... 3 oz max, but no limit on the QTY!

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Originally Posted by SaltyMonkey

You needed a spot so we could track you on the plane, Atoll

Next time we make him give up the flight info...
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