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11-11-2008, 13:00
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
Boat: None currentlly; ex-owner of Someday, a CSY 37.
Posts: 19
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The Vendee Globe
Long has this race fascinated me!
I've just written a piece about it on my blog - check it out here:
The Vendée Globe « This Train is for Gourock
Feedback is welcome - either here or in the comments section of the blog.
Sure has been some action in the last 36 hours - I'll be writing regular blog posts as the carnage ensues.
Cheers,
Andrew
Blog: http://thistrainisforgourock.wordpress.com
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13-11-2008, 03:04
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Puget Sound
Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch
Posts: 2,878
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Great web site Andrew..Thanks for posting it
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13-11-2008, 11:33
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
Boat: None currentlly; ex-owner of Someday, a CSY 37.
Posts: 19
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Thanks StillRaining. (It's still raining here in Scotland too).
I'll be posting an update over the weekend, but I also blog on any other number of topics, usually a new post every week.
Andrew
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13-11-2008, 18:41
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Puget Sound
Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch
Posts: 2,878
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Cool...You have a gifted writing style..it keep me engaged
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14-11-2008, 05:33
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Boat: O'day 30 "Waverider III"
Posts: 205
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Love the artical, great writing.
I must take this chance to say " Kick Some Butt! Derek Hatfield / Algimouss Spirit of Canada" Go Derek Go!!!
Here is the link to the official website: Vendée Globe
Lets hope all sailors do well and get back to port safely
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16-11-2008, 12:19
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#6
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: U.S.A. Generally
Boat: Boden, Helena
Posts: 12
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Andrew! Cool site. Thanks!
Duder
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16-11-2008, 12:50
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CF Adviser
Join Date: Oct 2007
Boat: Van Helleman Schooner 65ft StarGazer
Posts: 10,280
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Very engaging writing. As a huge fan of Moitessier I was pleased that you gave him special mention for to me, he still is the “great one”
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16-11-2008, 13:06
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#8
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: U.S.A. Generally
Boat: Boden, Helena
Posts: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelagic
Very engaging writing. As a huge fan of Moitessier I was pleased that you gave him special mention for to me, he still is the “great one”
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But Sir Robin,,,, who sailed the world solo before Peter Blake had even served a night watch on "Condor of Burmuda"!!! And takes on challenges even today....
Sir Robin can't be human. There's no way. He's obviously not mortal. When he fell overboard in the last challenge I'm sure he just walked on water and was able to step aboard! At 68?
Duder~
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17-11-2008, 15:56
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
Boat: None currentlly; ex-owner of Someday, a CSY 37.
Posts: 19
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Thanks Duder, Pelagic, and Waverider, for all the great feedback. I was hoping to post an update by now but I've been otherwise engaged.
Such a dramatic and exciting race... I wish the official Vendee site was a bit more usable.
They made an attempt at a weekly video report, but it was only 2 minutes long, and didn't even include the actual highlights of the week. I guess it's up to us bloggers to do it for them...
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07-12-2008, 16:39
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
Boat: None currentlly; ex-owner of Someday, a CSY 37.
Posts: 19
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Vendee Globe Update
Ok, so it's a bit late, but here's the update:
The Vendée Globe: week four « This Train is for Gourock
Pretty exciting so far, but I'm sure there's more to come!
Cheers,
Andrew
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08-12-2008, 10:05
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: U.S.A. Generally
Boat: Boden, Helena
Posts: 12
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Thanks Andrew! Well done!
It feels impossible to get in debth reports on this incredible race.
I have been so impressed with recent front page news that tells us George W. and Laura Bush have made a decision on a new home in Dallas.
This type of "need to know" information is always so appreciated!
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08-12-2008, 10:20
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#12
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
Boat: Mirage 27 in Toronto; Wright 10 in Auckland
Posts: 773
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it has been a fascinating race so far. One more retirement this week. Unaï Basurko (Pakea Bizkaia) has a problem with the starboard rudder cassette and turned back north.
As a Canuck, I'm cheering for Derek, even though he realistically has little chance of winning ... older boat and that enormous delay at the start. But he's hanging in and has had some great days of sailing.
Connemara
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08-12-2008, 10:31
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: U.S.A. Generally
Boat: Boden, Helena
Posts: 12
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Seeing the picture of Yannick Bestaven with the jib pole as his mast really made me feel disappointed for him... I'd buy that guy a beer!
I think he became my favorite!
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08-12-2008, 13:05
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CF Adviser
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Wherever our boat is; Playa Zaragoza, Isla Margarita
Boat: 1994 Solaris Sunstream 40
Posts: 2,449
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Connemarra, Derek Hatfield's boat is not old - indeed, he had to rush to finish it in time. I believe that he constructed the hull and deck himself in Cobourg and then fitted out in Port Credit (although apparently, he was still having some sails fit in Halifax by Brian Chapman of UK Halsey as late as August of this year).
That being said, the time/distance he lost having to return to port for repairs have effectively destroyed his chances of winning.
Brad
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08-12-2008, 13:28
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#15
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Puget Sound
Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch
Posts: 2,878
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Thanks man ..I had almost given up on ya.
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