GGR 2022
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Jambalaya
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From what I understand the knockdown broke the hydro vane and a number of mainsail track sliders even with the main down and lashed to the boom. Simon was indeed asleep but hr reported that down below was a real mess. Given his experience I would imagine below decks was kept pretty ship shape so I can imagine the knockdown was violent with a wave breaking over the boat. That could well smash a lot of stuff including ripping the vane clean off. It could even have been a near roll ?
We'll learn more when he's ashore
oschonrock
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How do we know which came first?
If he was asleep, how will he know?
I am not questioning the severity of the knockdown, but knockdowns can be caused by several root causes. Loss of steering, boat broaching, next wave knocks you down, is just as credible as "enormous wave", slide down at huge speed and can't keep downwind course at bottom and optionally pitch pole....
All we know is, the HV broke at "around the same time" as the boat got knocked down.
"Slightly before? Or during?" Not sure how we will find that out?
Neither is good, BTW. The HV shoudn't break in a knockdown. Maybe the actual "vane" part
(easily replaced) but not the more substantial components. Knockdowns are far too common for that.
When Abiliash was rolled in 2018 GGR, the only part of his windpilot that broke was the wooden "vane" part.
shebeen
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agreed, surely there is something sacrificial on it that goes first and is easily replaceable?
On a nice bicycle you get a derailleur hanger. bang your expensive derailleur and the hanger bends/brakes. simple (relatively) cheap part to replace.
shebeen
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if Simon was still in the race he would surely have increased his lead by a large margin here.
Kolibri
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I wonder what storm tactics Kirsten and Abhilash are using. I'm sure my tactics would include changing my shorts a few times.
Laser1
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Fixed
TheDragon
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Looks like Abilash survived, now doing 7 knots, but Kirsten is still in the middle of the front, running at 5 knots. Fingers crossed she survives too, then a relatively straight shot to the cape.
Laser1
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Just,
Knock-down! But all under control. Abhilash TomyOfficial reports that the wind has backed to the West after experiencing very strong winds of up to 60 knots. His Rustler 36 Bayanat is a bit of a mess inside after the knock-down when the front passed, but all crucial system are up and running, except for some issues with his electricity. He is sailing with a reefed staysail and is cleaning up the boat to get ready for the second blow in a few hours. Spirits are high and he sounds very alive!
Jud - s/v Sputnik
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Remarkable that after 20,000 miles and over 150 days at sea, they’re basically neck and neck.
Cisco
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He couldn't head for a better port for marine services than Pto Montt. A city of over 250,000 that has its major employment in fishing, aquaculture and ship repair. Check Canal Tenglo and Chinquihue on Google Earth. Also Chile's premier yachting centre. My base for most of the 17 years up until covid.
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Fiji Bitter
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Always thought Puerto Montt was a bit the end of the world...
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And also Chile's premier fish market, but Chile's premier yachting centre, really?
I believe @littlechay knows it well too.
This railway runs to the end of the world
At the southernmost tip of South America, the End of the World train isn’t just a striking journey—it’s an insight into the history of Tierra del Fuego.
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And also Chile's premier fish market, but Chile's premier yachting centre, really?
I believe @littlechay knows it well too.
Cisco
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Really. Truly.
Not a lot anywhere else. Even between Con Con and Algarrobo there isn't very much. Real sailors from Santiago keep their boats in Pto Montt.
That said it doesn't mean its a Hamble del Sur.
Not a lot anywhere else. Even between Con Con and Algarrobo there isn't very much. Real sailors from Santiago keep their boats in Pto Montt.
That said it doesn't mean its a Hamble del Sur.
littlechay
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Almost certainly Chile's premier yachting centre. Chile is not known for its yachting centresAlways thought Puerto Montt was a bit the end of the world...
This railway runs to the end of the world
At the southernmost tip of South America, the End of the World train isn’t just a striking journey—it’s an insight into the history of Tierra del Fuego.
And also Chile's premier fish market, but Chile's premier yachting centre, really?
I believe @littlechay knows it well too.
Kolibri
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Puerto Montt does look pretty incredible. Initially I wasn't looking that far north and wasn't finding much relative to repairs. Since then I've done some "Google maps tourism" of Puerto Montt. It definitely looks like the kind of place I would like to check out in person.
Jud - s/v Sputnik
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Second knockdown for Abhilash. But he’s ok.
Fiji Bitter
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Always thought it was Valparaiso, but that must have been more like paradise for the old sailors, the real Cape Horners...Almost certainly Chile's premier yachting centre. Chile is not known for its yachting centres
Cisco
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Poor old Valpo , I saw it described recently as being 'de-gentrified'. Sure did look that way when I visited there last November. In fact I think they were being kind.
littlechay
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Yea I think Valpo has been going downhill for years. There are virtually no decent harbours, let alone marinas, on the coast of Chile north of Valdivia.
shebeen
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What help does he need? If it was just parts and fitting then he could have gone to Ushuiia and done it himself with some manual labour under instruction, but I guess some experienced hands will make the fixes quicker.
