Bebmoumoute
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In yesterday's Tip & Shaft Pos. Report, Christian Dumard (weather guru) said they shouldn't need to go too close from Iceland. Direct route is 20/25 miles off the coast.
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In yesterday's Tip & Shaft Pos. Report, Christian Dumard (weather guru) said they shouldn't need to go too close from Iceland. Direct route is 20/25 miles off the coast.
Ok but they have to go around it, so on the Northern and Western part they should go quite close ?
Edit : ok listened to the podcast, but he doesn't talk about the western part.
On the 11am sched, Charlie really iincreased his lead, jeremie and Thomas got stuck ..
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cill123
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What's the story on the tracker map with the west coast of Iceland there's 2 exclusion areas. Are they ice, shipping or islands/rocks?
Last report map looks like 3 boats have had enough and heading to Galway for pints
Last report map looks like 3 boats have had enough and heading to Galway for pints
Sailbydate
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Charlie is undoubtedly on a fast boat, but he seems to know exactly where to put the thing too. Scooting away again.
That is one very sticky ridge, which continues to extend ahead of the fleet.
That is one very sticky ridge, which continues to extend ahead of the fleet.
blunderfull
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Pip is having a blast. All smiles & lotsa socmedia presence - however - she’s getting tossed out the backend (-200nm) with a proven winner.
What’s the deal here? She mentioned baby wheels” old foils but really?
What’s the deal here? She mentioned baby wheels” old foils but really?
Sailbydate
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Conrad not so happy today:
wildbirdtoo
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Good question... she's not made the best of decisions so far it seems (but then again maybe its just luck, or lack of it in these fickle winds... )
He did it again...
Charlie Dalin escaped with more than 100 miles lead on the next foiler... Is it game over???
Not only he has a very fast boat (one may say the fastest one overall), but on top of that it seems that the guy does not know how to make a mistake!
Charlie Dalin escaped with more than 100 miles lead on the next foiler... Is it game over???
Not only he has a very fast boat (one may say the fastest one overall), but on top of that it seems that the guy does not know how to make a mistake!
terrafirma
Super Anarchist
Charlie the speed machine he's gone and you just have to wonder how far ahead he will end up.? He is making a mockery of the competition.
Kenny Dumas
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Pretty fun replaying the transitions. Charlie had a 10 mile lead that grew continuously and poor Conrad has his own personal high.
wildbirdtoo
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Changed route- the weather forecast to the N of Iceland (I guess for everyone other than Charlie) was too risky....
kass
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If you're interested in the exact details of the modified course (from https://www.vendeearctique.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/Avenant IC Amendment SI 3.pdf):
Decision to cut out the westwards passage around the top of Iceland because of Northerly gales gusting to 50 knots between Friday and Saturday!
www.sail-world.com
Vendée Arctique: Always an adventure, Iceland no more
Race direction of the Vendée Arctique Les Sables d'Olonne took the decision on Thursday morning to cut out the westwards passage around the top of Iceland because of the threat of northerly gales gusting to 50 knots between Friday and Saturday.
LeoV
Super Anarchist
Dalin killing it again.
It is a risky area there, and it is new race. No reason to risk Iceland rescue services if not needed too.
It is a risky area there, and it is new race. No reason to risk Iceland rescue services if not needed too.
kass
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Her latest blog post may shed some light…https://www.piphare.com/blog/digging-deep-is-compulsory
blunderfull
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What a sailor Pip is. She took a big hit, sorted things out and, carried on with her usual sunny charm. She’s a winner.
