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Forum: Cruising News & Events 19-01-2017, 05:49
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Views: 51,661
Posted By toddedger
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I too have enjoyed the expert commentary from Poluxand I hope he continues. The race will go on for quite awhile, and there is a lot more to be learned from it after the leaders finish.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-01-2017, 21:49
Replies: 431
Views: 51,661
Posted By toddedger
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

Sorry Polux, I don't know how to include quotes from post when on my tablet. I disagree with your coment about the hunted being disadvantaged. To me it's only a disadvantage when sailing dead down...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-01-2017, 16:05
Replies: 431
Views: 51,661
Posted By toddedger
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I suspect AIS antennas would be mounted on stern. Real estate on the masthead is to valuable for that.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-01-2017, 15:49
Replies: 431
Views: 51,661
Posted By toddedger
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I disagree with Polux, in my racing experience the rich get richer and have a distinct advantage.

Alex has been running with a makeshift wind transducer mounted on his stern since Brazil. I...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 09-01-2017, 09:47
Replies: 431
Views: 51,661
Posted By toddedger
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

<b>I think Alex would be happy to get in the same weather on the same route and try to track him down with boat speed.</b> As good as Armel is he could easily find a parking lot and watch Alex fly...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 08-01-2017, 15:13
Replies: 431
Views: 51,661
Posted By toddedger
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I think Alex would be happy to get in the same weather on the same route and try to track him down with boat speed. As good as Armel is he could easily find a parking lot and watch Alex fly right...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 05-01-2017, 19:29
Replies: 431
Views: 51,661
Posted By toddedger
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

Pongy ! I think these guys need some Mother Dirt Probiotic Spray. Would make a great sponsor.

https://shop.motherdirt.com/product/ao-mist-2/
Forum: Cruising News & Events 01-01-2017, 08:52
Replies: 431
Views: 51,661
Posted By toddedger
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I wonder if that multiplex wind sensor box is the culprit in Alexs' current problem. That looks like a really old Raymarine MFD at his nav station. I wonder if Raymarine whipped up a custom low...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 01-01-2017, 07:16
Replies: 431
Views: 51,661
Posted By toddedger
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I'm curious, does anyone know what each boat is using for electronics? It would be interesting to know what wind transducers have failed along with autopilots. I see the Raymarine site says Alex is...
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