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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-05-2015, 09:34
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

One of the skipper of the original race, a Briton (cannot remember his name) turned down the offer to have a radio fitted on his boat.
A journalist asked him what about if you have a major problem...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-05-2015, 00:18
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

With that "minor" difference, cough, cough...
No access to weather forecast in any form or shape.
Which leaves a lot of room for luck.

Something, which has been explained kindly and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-04-2015, 10:26
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Er, Er...we are talking of this original Global Chalenge revival, (see OP original post) not modern RTW races.

That said, whilst you mention it, thanks, I heard the "gadget" was borrowed from...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-04-2015, 07:14
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Where the luck factor is Sun or No Sun.

;)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-04-2015, 03:40
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Race or tossing a coin ?

Nobody has yet brought up the weather (forecasting) issue.

When you see modern racers, with the extensive support of state of the art weather routing, sat imaging...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-04-2015, 00:31
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Genuine question :
Will not this race follow the "clipper route" or Vendée Globe route ?

3 capes...5 capes, I am a bit lost.

Btw, raises question about these "ice gates" or "ice limits"...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-04-2015, 16:16
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Sorry.
You guys want to make so much some sort of National Heroe, of this guy, he is not.

Back on thread....

Out of interest, I was checking what safety requirements applied to boats...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-04-2015, 03:43
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

I do not insinuate anything.

People who want to live by their own rules and disrespect duties applying to every ordinary citizens
have every right to do so.
They are welcome to get a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-04-2015, 14:25
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

When was the last time a french boat won the America's cup ?
I did not google.

Modern racing is about architects, shipwards highly specialised in racing boat building (carbon fiber), Riggers,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-04-2015, 10:28
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Wrong !

Moitessier is regarded by many as a self proclaimed sailing guru.

Definitely does not play in the same league that Sir Robin Knox Johnson, who is regarded with a tremendous...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-04-2015, 10:20
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Nevertheless, he went for the easiest choice, call it the less difficult, if you wish to.

I can not see much of a fighting spirit in that kind of attitude.

What's the point to enter a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-04-2015, 08:40
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

I happen to think the opposite.

One of many "strange" decisions Moitessier made...giving the money from one of his book to the pope...and so forth.

RKJ victory is a well deserved one.
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-04-2015, 07:31
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

I beg to differ, RKJ won courtesy of....nobody.

Where others broke mast (Loïc Fougeron) or hull (Tetley), Moitessier broke mentally, did not have the stamina to make it to port.

Instead,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-04-2015, 03:10
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-04-2015, 11:59
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Er, er...
Pascal Bidégorry
Banque Populaire V
08-01-2009
908 NM/24h
Average speed : 37,84 knots


These guys will be racing having in mind at minimum get their money back or a hefty...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-04-2015, 07:40
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Correct, but FIA/IAF rules apply, modern roll cage, FIA driver seat with matching belts, modern gas tank, fire extinguisher, fire proof suit, FIA approved helmet.

Should I compare with...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-04-2015, 04:18
Replies: 153
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Posted By Claude_Marie
Re: Interesting 'bluewater' test !! RTW

Naah, paleontologists !
Likely to be most booooring "race".

Just as exciting as racing Ford T at Indianapolis, Citroen 2CV at le Mans and Morris Minor at Brands Hatch.
I can't wait !
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