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Forum: Cruising News & Events 15-01-2017, 20:20
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Posted By admiralslater
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I imagine that DSS means displacement something or other .Down to 85 miles at 11 gmt + 5
Forum: Cruising News & Events 15-01-2017, 12:43
Replies: 431
Views: 51,663
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

Regarding the limited # of foils allowed I wonder if it would be possible to have a symmetrical foil that could be used on either tack which might allow for a dagger board . and perhaps we might see...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 10-01-2017, 09:19
Replies: 431
Views: 51,663
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I recall on one of the live broad casts that some on mentioned that Alex had done something different with his sails , perhaps a cut that favours more or less wind etc. Perhaps this explains the...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 09-01-2017, 04:35
Replies: 431
Views: 51,663
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

as of 7.00am gmt +6 there was only 2 knots difference in VMG . with this small difference they come out the hole pretty close together.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 08-01-2017, 16:50
Replies: 431
Views: 51,663
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I agree with you 100% ,the division is stupid . the way these guys switch between different boats is amazing . next they probably will sailing moths or something.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 08-01-2017, 15:43
Replies: 431
Views: 51,663
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

Just checked the web site Armel making 6-7 at about 1 degree ,Alex 10-12 at 44 degrees . the distance is down to 98 miles . What a race . I am a multihull guy but these boats are outstanding.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 01-01-2017, 13:48
Replies: 431
Views: 51,663
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Vendee Globe Starts Today, Facts, Video, Discussion

I go onto the vendee website a couple of times a day and have really enjoyed it . For give me if it has been mentioned before but I wonder if because of Alex's experience that we might see a combo...
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