The Ocean Race Leg 6: Aarhus (DK) to The Hague (NL) via Kiel (GER)

[Herman]

Some news about Holcim...

Not nice of that warship.

There was very large scale training going on involving 30 or so NATO warships in the Baltics, BALTOPS23, to make a point to mr Putin. USS Ford is training at the Norwegian coast with more ships.

 

[mathystuff]

I don't see any shapes for restricted in ability to maneuver, though the picture is not great. I have had this intellectual debate with a Commander in the US. Coast Guard, who said "You are right. You will also die." Having said that, look at the wash - that looks like all back full, probably after a left turn. Holcim might have been overtaking.

It's in german waters on a Seeschifffahrtsstraße. Colregs don't apply. Ferry is stand on vessel.

 

[Broadside]

That is how you end up last.

Not for long - they seem well placed now

 

[despacio avenue]

for the ones who know German, here a live ticker with pics and comments:

The Ocean Race: Der Kiel-Fly-by im LIVE-Ticker

Nicht live bei The Ocean Race in Kiel? Kein Problem - wir informieren immer topaktuell in unserem Kiel Fly-by LIVE-Ticker. Auch für alle vor Ort ein Muss!

www.yacht.de

There is an English translation available. Thanks so much for posting this. The photos of the Kiel Fly By are amazing; so many people (and boats) there.

 

[fab156]

Nice footage from Kiel!

The rumor regarding Kevin I heard today (and it is not more than a rumor but from a usually well informed source) is, that the „incident“ in Newport was not the first one and that he actually got fired by Holcim/PRB not only for TOR but finally. We may not see him on that splendid boat again.

Sad story and I somehow hope it turnes out good but if the allegations are right, I am absolutely fine with the outcome. It is not so difficult to behave adequatelty.

 

[despacio avenue]

Fly-by VNRs:

Thanks as usual for posting all of these videos. Just as in the last edition, the Kiel Fly By may be considered a pain in the ass by the Teams, but it certainly made thousands of people's days. So many people there on the shore and in boats. What a thrill for them.

 

[despacio avenue]

Just got back from Kiel. Good show.

What a thrill for you to have been there today. I am envious. I have been to Kiel (and Aarhus) but not for an event like this. Thanks for posting this; I just found it on my You Tube channel.

 

[despacio avenue]

Nice footage from Kiel!

The rumor regarding Kevin I heard today (and it is not more than a rumor but from a usually well informed source) is, that the „incident“ in Newport was not the first one and that he actually got fired by Holcim/PRB not only for TOR but finally. We may not see him on that splendid boat again.

Sad story and I somehow hope it turnes out good but if the allegations are right, I am absolutely fine with the outcome. It is not so difficult to behave adequatelty.

The cover article in today's Tip and Shaft (I am unable to bring it over) is about this incident; devoid of facts, more or less the same info that has. been reported to date about procedure, etc. Kevin has legal counsel and neither he nor she is saying anything, nor are the other teams, which is appropriate, except for some gratuitous opining from Damien Foxhall "personally" and not on behalf of 11th Hour, about the need for training, reporting procedures, etc. re sexual harassment.

 

[dg_sailingfan]

HOLCIM-PRB about 9 Miles behind 11th Hour. They botched the approach to Kiel yesterday morning.

For now I don't see any passing lanes. Looks like 11th Hour has this unless they make a big mistake.

Benjamin Schwartz & Yoann Richomme may have to do what Pascal & Charles did last time in 2018 splitting the Course going atop of the German Islands and then to The Hague.

Gotta roll the dice at some Point!

 

[Varan]

Nice footage from Kiel!

The rumor regarding Kevin I heard today (and it is not more than a rumor but from a usually well informed source) is, that the „incident“ in Newport was not the first one and that he actually got fired by Holcim/PRB not only for TOR but finally. We may not see him on that splendid boat again.

Sad story and I somehow hope it turnes out good but if the allegations are right, I am absolutely fine with the outcome. It is not so difficult to behave adequatelty.

Clarisse and Holcim-PBR, go Clarisse. Now that would be cool.

 

[DtM]

Clarisse already has a new boat. Please keep up.

 

[Schakel]

Stranger things has happened, Wind Whisper and team Jajo heading the other direction.
Fell asleep? What happened?

Meanwhile the Imoca's are catching up, They are now at Skagerak.
11th hour not so firmly in the lead. closely followed by Holcim PRB and Biotherm.

 

[Meric]

Stranger things has happened, Wind Whisper and team Jajo heading the other direction.
Fell asleep? What happened?

Maybe they just... passed the waypoint and started heading for the next one ?

 

[Fiji Bitter]

Clarisse already has a new boat. Please keep up.

Exactly, Alex got a very nice new project going there!

 

[Flar]

Holcim initially went for a wrong mark when the course was modified on Friday:

 

[Herman]

Holcim initially went for a wrong mark when the course was modified on Friday:

Navigator with a smile; "Adrena crashed". Blame it on the software. Nice one.

 

[despacio avenue]

Navigator with a smile; "Adrena crashed". Blame it on the software. Nice one.

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B.Swartz does not inspire confidence.

 

[terrafirma]

Well Wind Whisper and 11th Hour about to merge both boats same distance to go...! 316 Miles to go and the Imoca's will join the VOR65 fleet it seems.

 

[symbio2]

Navigator with a smile; "Adrena crashed". Blame it on the software. Nice one.

Is it that unlikely that Adrena crashed ?
Btw he is not the navigator.

 

[symbio2]

Kevin has legal counsel and neither he nor she is saying anything, nor are the other teams, which is appropriate, except for some gratuitous opining from Damien Foxhall "personally" and not on behalf of 11th Hour

Wrong, it's on the behalf of 11thHr as sustainability manager.