The Ocean Race Leg 5: Newport RI to Aarhus DK
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terrafirma
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I have a gut feeling the top 3 will finish in the order they are now.
1. 11th
2. Holcim
3. Malizia
Anyone think different.?
1. 11th
2. Holcim
3. Malizia
Anyone think different.?
oceangeek
Member
They're doing some quick gibes, still plenty of maneuvers to come with changing wind and a narrow route path, so still opportunities for errors and a pass...
dg_sailingfan
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This is probably what's going to happen which would mean 11th Hour Racing Team takes over as the Overall Leader. This Leg is worth Double Points so if they stay as they are now it would look like this:
11th Hour 28 P / Holcim 27 Points / Malizia 24 Points
Fiji Bitter
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What he said:
But you're absolutely right, I had overlooked that. However, there is also a rule somewhere that a new record cannot be considered while a previous one is pending, but I don't think that applies in this case.
So this can probably be considered the most exciting event in this RTW race, until the finish maybe.
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despacio avenue
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Somehow I feel like Holcim got fucked over this, but then, they were relatively low key about the record(s) (all 3) they broke (and apparently, no longer hold), because their goal is to win the leg and the race, unlike the Party Boat. Jeez, it was like they had invented a new beer that is better than Fiji Bitter or something.
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😆 A better beer than Fiji Better is not very difficult, even though Fiji Bitter is quite famous, actually, and "I love Fiji Bitter"...
Though:
“What’s in a name?
That which we call a Rosie
By any other name would smell as sweet.”
Though:
“What’s in a name?
That which we call a Rosie
By any other name would smell as sweet.”
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despacio avenue
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Huh. I don't drink any more but when I did, and was in Fiji, I thought it was okay.
Anyway, do you or anyone know if Holcim PRB is still having issues with its wind instruments? I just looked at the photos they posted on TOR site (Content from the Boats) and one of them mentioned "lack of wind information." Perhaps that would explain why they are losing miles to 11th hour, and now to Malizia?
Anyway, do you or anyone know if Holcim PRB is still having issues with its wind instruments? I just looked at the photos they posted on TOR site (Content from the Boats) and one of them mentioned "lack of wind information." Perhaps that would explain why they are losing miles to 11th hour, and now to Malizia?
Isn't there one of the boats having two Grinders instead of just one, which means they can use two winches in parallel?
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@despacio, ref Holcim wind information:
I thought that the stern mounted wand was performing well downwind. But it may not be quite as good because it's not fully calibrated?
Wind gradiënt and acceleration for instance.
I thought that the stern mounted wand was performing well downwind. But it may not be quite as good because it's not fully calibrated?
Wind gradiënt and acceleration for instance.
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despacio avenue
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They were able to move the wand they mounted on the stern (temporarily) once the wind and sea state were calmer, back to the top of the mast.
More bad new from Biotherm.
Full report here https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/news/14193_Biotherm-has-broken-a-shroud-The-mast-still-secure
Full report here https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/news/14193_Biotherm-has-broken-a-shroud-The-mast-still-secure
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oceangeek
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Interview with Rosalin regarding the "party boat" dynamics:
And mentions of a J3 issue on Holcim, and Will on Malizia lightly injuring his neck in a fall:
And mentions of a J3 issue on Holcim, and Will on Malizia lightly injuring his neck in a fall:
Herman
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Nope. Dalin has been trimming perfectly again in these excellent reaching conditions for 11th Hr. They just sailed away this morning from HPRB and Team Malizia.
Winds are projected to increase in Skagerrak to 25-30 kts TWS, which is in favour of Malizia, according to most weather models available (a handful here). Most models disagree on details though, and don't match local observations very well.
TM catching HPRB with the current 20 nm delta is also a lot to cover.
I de-powered HPRB from 105% to 104% and run twice projections for GFS and Copernicus. No WW3 wave data, but that is less relevant in these sheltered waters.
Pic 1 backtesting for yesterdays' projections. Not bad.
Pic 2 backtesting earlier projections this morning with HPRB @104%. Seems to fit better.
Pic 3 wx routing and table to the finish. ETA still in the early hours of Monday.
dg_sailingfan
Super Anarchist
Holcim-PRB crossed in front of Malizia. I now have all 3 Boats on AIS. Holcim seems to be content to cover Team Malizia.
True what @Herman says that conditions in the Skagerrak are favoring Malizia. That being said all 3 Boats sailing/racing almost parallel to the coast of Norway so the sea state might not be as bad.
True what @Herman says that conditions in the Skagerrak are favoring Malizia. That being said all 3 Boats sailing/racing almost parallel to the coast of Norway so the sea state might not be as bad.
Schakel
Dayboat sailor
Last miles to Aarhus. 11 th hour leading with Holcim PRB in their neck.
oceangeek
Member
Malizia may have a shot at passing into 2nd, as they seem to be sailing better angles than Holcim, and are now just 10nm back.
Malizia a bit off the pace of the leaders, now up to 24.1kn / 158°
Holcim and crew have the pedal to the metal trying catch a OTT hauling ass 11hr, with both driving hard and fast.
Holcim is presently making 28.5 kn / 59 °
11th hr is presently making 28.9 kn / 123 °
11th Hr AIS
Holcim - PRB AIS
Maliza AIS
Click on "past track", to show previous tracks
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