Mambo Kings 476 #1401 Posted May 29, 2018 Akzo is tacking back again onto starboard, taking Brunels stern.......sending a message......we will tack as often as it takes until you stop covering us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1402 Posted May 29, 2018 Just now, bigrpowr said: they gonna go live at some point ? Its live.....on virtual eye Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1403 Posted May 29, 2018 Tacking out of phase now ......but Brunel has starboard advantage on starboard and tide advantage on port so crosses. Continuing to short tack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Breeze 74 307 #1404 Posted May 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, bigrpowr said: they gonna go live at some point ? 14nm to go with VMG's of around 3knts? Could be a few more hours yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidecar 337 #1405 Posted May 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mambo Kings said: Akzo is tacking back again onto starboard, taking Brunels stern.......sending a message......we will tack as often as it takes until you stop covering us It is also a matter of staying in shallower water longer than your opponent.... until the current changes, then they will move out and watch the tacking angles improve... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Breeze 74 307 #1406 Posted May 29, 2018 Live wind trending up and east. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1407 Posted May 29, 2018 Apologies if posted. On the road. But a close up of Charles about to chew on the wheel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast Mode Killa 17 #1408 Posted May 29, 2018 Earn that $$$ pistol. Pls don't give the helm to Bouwe until the race is over this time. ps No t no shade. <3 you Mr Bekking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 490 #1409 Posted May 29, 2018 Would have thought they would have gone live by now.? The Volvo media coverage has to get better. Why have the event and finishes like this with no coverage? Brunel not covering? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miffy 777 #1410 Posted May 29, 2018 By this point event cash flow is probably running low. Plus it is the middle of the night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast Mode Killa 17 #1411 Posted May 29, 2018 The volvooceanrace.com coverage has been fucking awesome, what are you on. There's still 14miles to go with a VMG of 3-4 knots, and it's the middle of the night, they won't be going live for a little while yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Breeze 74 307 #1412 Posted May 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, southerncross said: Apologies if posted. On the road. But a close up of Charles about to chew on the wheel. A really interesting insight into how the team works. It's easy to forget how simple it is for us hitting refresh every few minutes and seeing the complete picture. These guys are shaking their head wondering how Brunel and AKZo can possibly be in 20knts "just over there" while they wallow in 4. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnFish 33 #1413 Posted May 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Sea Breeze 74 said: A really interesting insight into how the team works. It's easy to forget how simple it is for us hitting refresh every few minutes and seeing the complete picture. These guys are shaking their head wondering how Brunel and AKZo can possibly be in 20knts "just over there" while they wallow in 4. Vestas is coming into them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1414 Posted May 29, 2018 Brunel cover has gotten loose....they are playing the shifts a bit and riding a lift before tacking. Very hard to do that in the dark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 490 #1415 Posted May 29, 2018 Brunel covering and will tack on top of Akzo soon. 12 knots boat speed should see a finish within or near an hour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1416 Posted May 29, 2018 But they just slammed one on Akzo again, forcing Akzo to tack into the shore again......according to the chart it gets pretty shallow in there, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nodrog 18 #1417 Posted May 29, 2018 Tacked onto AK's line 1/2 mile ahead, that was a big call that paid off! Is it now flat water / flat tide? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albanyguy 330 #1418 Posted May 29, 2018 It paid off for them in that exchange Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1419 Posted May 29, 2018 1st time I've used Virtual Eye for finish. Nice option. Kids like it too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidecar 337 #1420 Posted May 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Nodrog said: Tacked onto AK's line 1/2 mile ahead, that was a big call that paid off! Is it now flat water / flat tide? I reckon, Brunel wouldn’t have gone so far outherwise, the tacking angles have improved too, so I think the current is now with them.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stief 1,990 #1421 Posted May 29, 2018 Lake Night show in Cardiff 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1422 Posted May 29, 2018 according to my chart....low tide in 15 minutes so essentially slack now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nodrog 18 #1423 Posted May 29, 2018 tough for AK from here, follow B, or sail inshore out of the tide into less pressure and hope for something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1424 Posted May 29, 2018 and brunel slams the door on akzo again...its like they want to keep akzo inshore 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bajankiwi 3 #1425 Posted May 29, 2018 newbie here...Does Bru seem to have a better tacking angle than AKZO? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nodrog 18 #1426 Posted May 29, 2018 B sailing back on a big header, or that TWD is wrong on the tracker... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PIL66 - XL2 640 #1427 Posted May 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, southerncross said: 1st time I've used Virtual Eye for finish. Nice option. Kids like it too. Me too.... love it..... Surely Brunel can't lose from here if the breeze stays 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nodrog 18 #1428 Posted May 29, 2018 Just now, Nodrog said: B sailing back on a big header, or that TWD is wrong on the tracker... has come right now, must take a while for avgs t osettle down post tack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 5,022 #1429 Posted May 29, 2018 Still rockin and rolling and the cloggies have their imaginary shoelaces tied together I see. The RO must be pissed at these finishes in the black. Maybe they should be made to circle in sight of the line until mid morning to give everyone a chance to assemble or have pm finish demerit points. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paps49 322 #1430 Posted May 29, 2018 Vestas well positioned for the flood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 112 #1431 Posted May 29, 2018 1 minute ago, PIL007 said: Me too.... love it..... Surely Brunel can't lose from here if the breeze stays i had to google it, didnt see it listed on the site . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnFish 33 #1432 Posted May 29, 2018 1 minute ago, PIL007 said: Me too.... love it..... Surely Brunel can't lose from here if the breeze stays +1, especially with PB and KL onboard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1433 Posted May 29, 2018 Looks pretty locked in at this point. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1434 Posted May 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, PIL007 said: Me too.... love it..... Surely Brunel can't lose from here if the breeze stays Shhhhhhh. Anything can and will happen. Big lefty off the shore after that headland . Brunel made the right call with the short covering tack 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miffy 777 #1435 Posted May 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Mambo Kings said: and brunel slams the door on akzo again...its like they want to keep akzo inshore There are some shallows. Akzo can't do much now. Won't be able to challenge Brunel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nodrog 18 #1436 Posted May 29, 2018 1 minute ago, Mambo Kings said: Big lefty off the shore after that headland . Brunel made the right call with the short covering tack Hell yes, big lift just when they needed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1437 Posted May 29, 2018 The big left shift is good for Brunel. Temporary respite from the tacking dual ....but three more headlands and the wind will be very choppy and shifty coming out of north east like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnFish 33 #1438 Posted May 29, 2018 Just now, Mambo Kings said: The big left shift is good for Brunel. Temporary respite from the tacking dual ....but three more headlands and the wind will be very choppy and shifty coming out of north east like that They have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrafirma 490 #1439 Posted May 29, 2018 Brunel has a nice tight cover now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1440 Posted May 29, 2018 Akzo is almost dead astern of Brunel and not much they can do until there is a shift.....the angle is terrible for them to try and tack inshore again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miffy 777 #1441 Posted May 29, 2018 MAPFRE has chosen its line. See if they get 10, 8 or 6 points. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mambo Kings 476 #1442 Posted May 29, 2018 1 minute ago, FinnFish said: They have it. Yeah......just like they "had it" in Newport even closer to the finish. For sure, the wind will be shifty in the next 10 miles cos of the angle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriot 5 #1443 Posted May 29, 2018 2 hours ago, Sidecar said: Yes...... It makes a big difference which side the current hits the bow. Leeward side, it will push the boats towards the shore towards less current or a back eddy. Windward side would push the boats out towards the middle and more adverse current.... leeward side also gives lifting increased AWS, windward side gives knocking decreased AWS..... "There is no lee-bow effect" - Dave Perry http://j105.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/noleebow.pdf 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nodrog 18 #1445 Posted May 29, 2018 Theyve gone from 5kn to 18kn of TWS in last 10 minutes, ouch.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albanyguy 330 #1446 Posted May 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, southerncross said: I think it'll be well and truly over in 90 minutes at the rate they're going atm!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1447 Posted May 29, 2018 Meanwhile Charles is gnawing on the main sheet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnFish 33 #1448 Posted May 29, 2018 Just now, southerncross said: Meanwhile Charles is gnawing on the main sheet. He better have a look over the stern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrpowr 112 #1449 Posted May 29, 2018 this will be over in less than an hour . go live VOR ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albanyguy 330 #1450 Posted May 29, 2018 Akzo seem to have tack into a bit of a lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnFish 33 #1451 Posted May 29, 2018 1 minute ago, albanyguy said: Akzo seem to have tack into a bit of a lift. Still got two tacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oceangeek 132 #1452 Posted May 29, 2018 33 minutes ago, bigrpowr said: i had to google it, didnt see it listed on the site . To see the virtual eye when viewing the regular tracker, click on the "3D" button on the far right side of the map, just above the zoom in and zoom out buttons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miffy 777 #1453 Posted May 29, 2018 I'm scared for Akzo. Rocks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albanyguy 330 #1454 Posted May 29, 2018 Brunel covered and in an even better lift. Fat lady starting to sing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nodrog 18 #1455 Posted May 29, 2018 ak has come out of that last tack very high Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1456 Posted May 29, 2018 Four miles left. The like to aggravate us and wait til the last minute before going Live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinversteeg 1 #1457 Posted May 29, 2018 Double Dutch GO Brunel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somtam Cowboy 9 #1458 Posted May 29, 2018 WAKE UP CONRAD!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bait 22 #1459 Posted May 29, 2018 Wow - onLy crickets from VOR control. Must still be in the pub! Someone run over and let them know the boats are going to finish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Breeze 74 307 #1460 Posted May 29, 2018 If they keep this up it'll be over in 15-20min and yet still no live! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 5,022 #1461 Posted May 29, 2018 Have they run out of money????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bait 22 #1462 Posted May 29, 2018 If the paint barge hit a layline this could be interesting. But still thing the yellow cloggies have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1463 Posted May 29, 2018 They're waiting for hysteria to develop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Breeze 74 307 #1464 Posted May 29, 2018 Normal tracker says DTF = 2.6nm 3D Tracker says 4.5nm WTF?! EDIT: Just updated but still lags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albanyguy 330 #1465 Posted May 29, 2018 Amateurish VOR...Amateurish 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1466 Posted May 29, 2018 I'm showing 2.6 on VE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murph 5 #1467 Posted May 29, 2018 River finishes to benefit spectators yet no Live? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExOmo 34 #1468 Posted May 29, 2018 maybe the VOR staff has been let go.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 312 #1469 Posted May 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Sea Breeze 74 said: Normal tracker says DTF = 2.6nm 3D Tracker says 4.5nm WTF?! You have to press the fast forward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbc 291 #1470 Posted May 29, 2018 My guess is they’re frantically working to get the live link to a RIB working so they have something to show. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1471 Posted May 29, 2018 Maybe I missed this. Are there two gates on this one? Never mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DtM 312 #1472 Posted May 29, 2018 This will be over in less than 15 minutes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwinversteeg 1 #1473 Posted May 29, 2018 Why they dont put some drones for finishes instead of expensive helicopters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 5,022 #1474 Posted May 29, 2018 Is there electricity in Wales? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Breeze 74 307 #1475 Posted May 29, 2018 LIVE ON FACEBOOK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PIL66 - XL2 640 #1478 Posted May 29, 2018 Scally's coming in hot from behind...... they can still win this...........mostly 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bait 22 #1479 Posted May 29, 2018 Best one yet! Maybe not enough outlets! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oceangeek 132 #1482 Posted May 29, 2018 Live on VOR site as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paps49 322 #1483 Posted May 29, 2018 Well done Yellow peril. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bait 22 #1484 Posted May 29, 2018 Better late to the party then never showing up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
despacio avenue 420 #1485 Posted May 29, 2018 VOR live on Facebook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack_sparrow 5,022 #1486 Posted May 29, 2018 Well done Yellow. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinnFish 33 #1487 Posted May 29, 2018 Bonus point, plus the double. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beast Mode Killa 17 #1488 Posted May 29, 2018 Fuck yeah ! Go the Yellow Submarine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stief 1,990 #1489 Posted May 29, 2018 Congrats TBRU. If that is your last TRANSAT, Capey, it will be one to remember., 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1490 Posted May 29, 2018 Poor Charles. Now he's got two boats to worry about. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southerncross 3,885 #1491 Posted May 29, 2018 Capey: "Who needs a record when you can have a Leg win." 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stief 1,990 #1492 Posted May 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, ExOmo said: FB link? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albanyguy 330 #1493 Posted May 29, 2018 Well done to both Brunel & Akzo. Now let's see if Vestas can catch DFRT. Unlikely but still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
