Cruisers Forum
 


Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. Advertise Here
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 11-11-2008, 12:00   #1
Registered User

Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
Boat: None currentlly; ex-owner of Someday, a CSY 37.
Posts: 19
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
andrewcsy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-11-2008, 02:04   #2
Registered User
 
Stillraining's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Puget Sound
Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch
Posts: 2,878
Great web site Andrew..Thanks for posting it
Stillraining is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-11-2008, 10:33   #3
Registered User

Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
Boat: None currentlly; ex-owner of Someday, a CSY 37.
Posts: 19
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
andrewcsy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13-11-2008, 17:41   #4
Registered User
 
Stillraining's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Puget Sound
Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch
Posts: 2,878
Cool...You have a gifted writing style..it keep me engaged
Stillraining is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14-11-2008, 04:33   #5
Marine Service Provider
 
waverider's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
Boat: O'day 30 "Waverider III"
Posts: 205
Images: 12
Send a message via Skype™ to waverider
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
waverider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-11-2008, 11:19   #6
Registered User
 
Duder's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: U.S.A. Generally
Boat: Boden, Helena
Posts: 12
Andrew! Cool site. Thanks!
Duder
Duder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-11-2008, 11:50   #7
CF Adviser
 
Pelagic's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2007
Boat: Van Helleman Schooner 65ft StarGazer
Posts: 10,280
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”
Pelagic is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16-11-2008, 12:06   #8
Registered User
 
Duder's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: U.S.A. Generally
Boat: Boden, Helena
Posts: 12
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pelagic View Post
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”
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~
Duder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17-11-2008, 14:56   #9
Registered User

Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
Boat: None currentlly; ex-owner of Someday, a CSY 37.
Posts: 19
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...
andrewcsy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-12-2008, 15:39   #10
Registered User

Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
Boat: None currentlly; ex-owner of Someday, a CSY 37.
Posts: 19
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
andrewcsy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2008, 09:05   #11
Registered User
 
Duder's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: U.S.A. Generally
Boat: Boden, Helena
Posts: 12
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!
Duder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2008, 09:20   #12
Registered User
 
Connemara's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada
Boat: Mirage 27 in Toronto; Wright 10 in Auckland
Posts: 771
Images: 2
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
Connemara is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2008, 09:31   #13
Registered User
 
Duder's Avatar

Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: U.S.A. Generally
Boat: Boden, Helena
Posts: 12
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!
Duder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2008, 12:05   #14
CF Adviser

Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Wherever our boat is; Playa Zaragoza, Isla Margarita
Boat: 1994 Solaris Sunstream 40
Posts: 2,449
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
Southern Star is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2008, 12:28   #15
Registered User
 
Stillraining's Avatar

Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Puget Sound
Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch
Posts: 2,878
Thanks man ..I had almost given up on ya.
__________________
"Go simple, go large!".

Relationships are everything to me...everything else in life is just a tool to enhance them.
Stillraining is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Need Globe Impeller # Doghouse Engines and Propulsion Systems 3 24-10-2007 05:58
Globe Impellers allsail68 Construction, Maintenance & Refit 0 19-01-2007 05:11

Advertise Here


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 22:36.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.