Atlantic Delivery

[JPA Cate]

Well, as washing machiney as the forecast sounds, I hope he's not having a too unpleasant time....

Ann

[zeehag]

we will hear...lol.....and we will hear the guffaws of laughter all the way to mexico when he reads these awesome and golden words ....

[Brilliant Sea]

Like I mentioned before, this is epic! I am addicted to this journey of Boatmans as I'm sure all here are. Would someone care to start a poll to see where and when he will end up?

I am a little concerned that spot hasnt transmitted for 11 hours.

Go Boaty go!

[casual]

Planning the same route 5/2015.The education being presented is awesome. My thanks to all with a High Hat to Boatman Phil.

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by SaltyMonkey

Catholic girl by chance? Her name wasn't Philomena was is?

Hey now... In my day it was ALL ABOUT the Catholic girls.... "

"Experiences".... are a bit more common and available nowadays...

[Brilliant Sea]

Originally Posted by casual

Planning the same route 5/2015.The education being presented is awesome. My thanks to all with a High Hat to Boatman Phil.

I absolutely concur Casual, the knowledge us wee newbie's are gaining here can't go without saying many thanks to those who are contributing. This is truly amazing. This thread needs to be framed and as it's not over I will visit everyday to pay homage to Captain Phil, his crew and all the peeps here that has gifted us with this journey.

You can't buy this, it's completely free.....awesome!

Many thanks all,
Markus

Edit: spot just posted 12 min ago, looks like he had a good day! GO BOATY!!!!!

[goboatingnow]

Yes he's in the groove now for a few days. Sea states a bit confused but nothing to bother the lagoon.

I suspect strongly he'll make for maderia. The Azores is too north at this time of year and he's heading for Gib anyway.

Looks like he'll get 3-5 good days and he'll climb north to avoid getting headed by the trades as he moves east.

Dave

[SaltyMonkey]

my bet he's going to Wester Sahara and will truck it to a ferry in Morocco

[SaltyMonkey]

Boaty's heading north - aligned to Gib.!

[2Wind]

I'm amazed how rivetting his progress is....

For those equally spellbound, here is something you can flip to in between the arrival of new Spot location fixes.

The Ninth Watch for the ninth Pitch Drop.

THe 9th drop in 86 years could happen any time now.....Keep the vigil!
Info here: Become an official witness to the next tar-pitch drop | Crave - CNET

[goboatingnow]

Originally Posted by SaltyMonkey

Boaty's heading north - aligned to Gib.!

He'll have make more Northing then that , the earth is a globe last thing he wants is to hit the. Canaries lol.

Dave

[monstads]

Originally Posted by ccannan

According to the Spot website the coverage map indicates the Spot Gen3 will work in the Mid Atlantic.

Where is boatman heading? Well, you see, he forgot to unsubscribe from the thread before leaving, and his previously undisclosed sat phone data connection (for email only) is now going nonstop downloading all those notification emails every time you buggers post to this thread. Only hope he has to avoid his sat phone bill consuming his entire delivery fee is to head for that narrow band without spot coverage, in the hope that we all stop posting on this thread, and start a new "where is boatie" thread speculating on whether he hit a container or whale, went turtle or got arrested by the UN for sailing in a non Bluewater capable boat..

Anyway, that's my theory, and I'm stickin' to it!

[zeehag]

aaaahhh, butt if he bump steers slightly off funchal he be home freee.......funchal just the other side of the dead zone.... lovin this....geaux boaty....

[VirtualVagabond]

Originally Posted by atoll

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19 pages and he is less than a third of the way,whilst we sit in the pub

You're looking good, pal. But how come when I was buying you had to have one in each hand "for balance"?

Vic

[Mknebes]

Every morning and every night I can't wait to see where Boaty is and what has gone on and everyone's ideas! Awesome thread- I am learning so much and research all the links and hints everyone gives. Probably my most favorite thread ever (helps too we are selling our boat and wanting a 440 so I'm insanely curious on that front, too) I love all the guessing and weather forecasting! It is a true sailing thread- are we really only 1/3 of the way? Really? Going to go down in CF history! Plus it's awesome he has so much respect from so many people all from all over that just demands such a comradery. Kinda what I think a big part of sailing is about- the people you meet and sharing of experiences and stories and support.