GGR 2022
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Nevermind, just read this:
“Pat Lawless and Guy deBoer have not submitted the celestial navigation logs made during their 2000-mile qualifier voyage. They have been fined and must now complete a new 300-mile solo voyage and submit a minimum of three celestial navigation observations before they can cross the start line.”
Curwen will be rapid - he is IIRC still the best British finisher in the Mini Transat with a 2nd back in the early 00s
Jud - s/v Sputnik
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Don’t forget though that while this is a sailing race, it is also a survival contest. Attrition is a big element. Those types of skills are key.
Jud - s/v Sputnik
Super Anarchist
Just stumbled across this. Not strictly on topic —but it is, since the GGR is rooted in history and specifically the original GGR of 1968...
The extant remains of Donald Crowhurst’s famous “Teignmouth Electron”, on Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands, as of last month.
A comment in a FB post by current entrant Abilash Tomy, who describes (link below) recently connecting, out of the blue, with none other than Crowhurst’s son, Simon. It’s a hell of a story to read: https://m.facebook.com/100063768451833/
OK, back to GGR 2022, where the ghosts of the past aren’t far away
The extant remains of Donald Crowhurst’s famous “Teignmouth Electron”, on Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands, as of last month.
A comment in a FB post by current entrant Abilash Tomy, who describes (link below) recently connecting, out of the blue, with none other than Crowhurst’s son, Simon. It’s a hell of a story to read: https://m.facebook.com/100063768451833/
OK, back to GGR 2022, where the ghosts of the past aren’t far away
He also won the DH class in the very tough 2007 fastnet. As one of only 2 DH finishers.
At the Race Village.
Is this why the French are the leaders in offshore Sailing?
Climbing wall is a ship's mast, roundabout is little sailboats being cranked by a Harken coffee grinder winch, celestial navigation exhibitions. Jean-Luc vd Heeden singing in the local band.
Is this why the French are the leaders in offshore Sailing?
Climbing wall is a ship's mast, roundabout is little sailboats being cranked by a Harken coffee grinder winch, celestial navigation exhibitions. Jean-Luc vd Heeden singing in the local band.
The Hippies!
The nicest bunch of youngsters from the USA!
Elliot Smith sailing Second Wind. With his team manager Josh Axler getting the last jobs done.
These guys have done one hell of a job in getting Elliot ready for his qualifying sail accross the Atlantic and then to get the boat race ready. Elliot tells me they've passed their final safety inspections today.
WE'LL DONE GUYS!
The nicest bunch of youngsters from the USA!
Elliot Smith sailing Second Wind. With his team manager Josh Axler getting the last jobs done.
These guys have done one hell of a job in getting Elliot ready for his qualifying sail accross the Atlantic and then to get the boat race ready. Elliot tells me they've passed their final safety inspections today.
WE'LL DONE GUYS!
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Jud - s/v Sputnik
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Can you elaborate/post a weather map pic? Curious what you mean exactly.
That's monday, this is the wave prognosis, dark red would be around 4m waves, not something I would like to bash right into, even in a boat prepared for worse. I guess a boat fit for the tour should be OK in this, but here it will be against wind and wave. They will really have a tough fist week.
Jud - s/v Sputnik
Super Anarchist
Ok...wow...well, that almost seems perfectly timed to shake down the fleet in a decisive way. But presumably anyone with any sense is going to play the long game and not beat themselves up from the start. Fingers crossed for everyone.
Smiley Junction
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^This. Mixed blessing as any the fatal flaws should show up immediately while still close to land and help. Then again, it’s 4 meters. The Capes aren’t that far and the apartment building sized waves of the South will be upon them soon enough…🫡
I think it's a wrap from me in Les Sables d'Olonne.
They're gone.
It was a once in a lifetime experience to cast off the mooring lines for my old sailing pal.
The vibe along the famous channel here in LSO was quite something to experience as the 16 boats made their way to the sea.
Pic.
A final "good luck" between the two South African sailors, Kirsten Neuschafer and Jeremy Bagshaw.
They're gone.
It was a once in a lifetime experience to cast off the mooring lines for my old sailing pal.
The vibe along the famous channel here in LSO was quite something to experience as the 16 boats made their way to the sea.
Pic.
A final "good luck" between the two South African sailors, Kirsten Neuschafer and Jeremy Bagshaw.
Nh stumpjumper
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Thanks for all the wonderful photos! Keep us updated if you here anything interesting come across the wire.
