Atlantic Delivery

[JPA Cate]

It would be great fun if Boatie had another vessel in tow, but I'd place my guess on his having slowed down being to bring the boat in in the best possible shape, and I'd say he's under reduced canvas to make the slow, consistent rate of travel.

We'll find out, of course, sometime, anyhow, I'm wishing him smooth sailing.

Ann

[casual]

Looks like 160nm to go. Perhaps we should send a welcoming group just to get a close and personal report.

[SaltyMonkey]

15-20 from NW waves WNW 2-3 very light winds tomorrow. Bet he's under ngin.

[Mark1977]

He is going at a snails pace for that cat. It will be interesting to see what has happened.

[bcn]

the track and route to go

[atoll]

Originally Posted by casual

Looks like 160nm to go. Perhaps we should send a welcoming group just to get a close and personal report.

i have a contact in horta who i will let know his eta once he is a bit closer

[SaltyMonkey]

Originally Posted by atoll

i have a contact in horta who i will let know his eta once he is a bit closer

I am sure it is beer related

[atoll]

Originally Posted by SaltyMonkey

I am sure it is beer related

actually J.P fixes boats for a living

[SaltyMonkey]

Boaty, Boaty, Boaty
Sailing across the sea,
SaltyMonkey watching
Want to climb a tree.

Boaty makes a S-turn,
Then decides "Go South!"
Here comes Northw'er
Boaty screams "C'about!"

Big mast ahover
Twists, snaps, and flips,
Boaty looks to mast head,
Boaty screams "OH ****!"

BVI was quicker
Had much better beer.
But not for Boaty Boaty,
For Boaty had to steer.

[ka4wja]

I assume Jean Pierre???

Originally Posted by atoll

actually J.P fixes boats for a living.

He's got a good reputation....

But, Phil may need sail repair/replacement as well...I think that's Horta Yachting Center.....
(or does Duncan at MAYS still have sail cloth and machine?? it's been a few years since I was there...)


John
s/v Annie Laurie

[Jimmy Jazz]

I would bet Boaty is just taking his time enjoying his trip across the Atlantic. Might in fact be sipping on that last bottle right now !

[SaltyMonkey]

Well won't be long now. Hope he is AOK, in good health.

[atoll]

Originally Posted by ka4wja

I assume Jean Pierre???He's got a good reputation....

But, Phil may need sail repair/replacement as well...I think that's Horta Yachting Center.....
(or does Duncan at MAYS still have sail cloth and machine?? it's been a few years since I was there...)


John
s/v Annie Laurie

thats the guy,jean pierre i was there last december fitting a new rudder on a yacht,once we had disassembled the steering found a crack in the quadrant which he whisked off and repaired for us ,as well as a few other bits.
he did a lot of running around for us as well as the repairs,reccomend the guy to anybody passing through.

dont know about the sail repair guys,but the azoreans are resourcful bunch,used to fixing anything,also daily flights to lisbon so one way or another phil should be able to sort things fairly easily.

unless he needs to haul out as the boat yard is full,though he could probably dry out on the slip between tides.

i will contact the marina and jp and let them know he is arriving in case he does not have a sat phone ,tomorrow

[sparau]

Perhaps he has female crew and is too busy to hoist sails? Or wanting to make the trip as long as possible?

[atoll]

Originally Posted by sparau

Perhaps he has female crew and is too busy to hoist sails? Or wanting to make the trip as long as possible?

i would like to think that is the case!

but another slow night ,covering only 25 miles in the last 12 hours.

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