Boat booked into the ARC2008 now.....

Boat booked into the ARC2008 now.....

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SpeedYellow

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2,533 posts

242 months

Monday 21st April 2008
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So this winter's sailing is sorted:-

Southampton - Canaries
Canaries - Caribbean

Then the interesting decisions....

Caribbean - Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Aires

Then.... New Zealand - Oz - Asia - Up through to the East Med and back...

Or....

Buenos Aires - Canaries
Canaries - Gibraltar
Gibraltar - Med circuit
Med circuit - Gibraltar
Gibraltar - Southampton

Or....

Caribbean circuit - Ending Miami
Miami - New York
New York - Boston
Boston - Southampton (winter crossing so interesting one!)

Or....

Vanish never to be seen again circling the planet!

So will be leaving Southampton early October, can't wait... just a bit of final boat prep to finish!




Edited by SpeedYellow on Monday 21st April 22:19

schmalex

13,616 posts

221 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Fantastic. What type of boat is it?

village idiot

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282 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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schmalex said:
Fantastic. What type of boat is it?
it's a mirror dinghy!

SpeedYellow

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242 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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village idiot said:
schmalex said:
Fantastic. What type of boat is it?
it's a mirror dinghy!
You told me it was a Challenge 72 when you sold it to me!!!

Come to think of it.... if it's a Mirror, why do you bh so much getting the main up! wink

ALawson

7,925 posts

266 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Did the ARC in 1999 following graduation and I can say it is an Epic trip, I crewed on an Oyster 46 but have plans to do it at some point in our 38ft boat.

Getting the boat down there is normally the most challenging thing, I would look to do the ABC Islands and then through the Panama Canal, Galapogos and then the Pacific but if you have no real time constraints go where you like. At least if you go around one of the Capes you will be able to put one elbow on the table whilst dining.

What size boat have you got and what kit has she got? How many crew you thinking about using?

Let us know how you get on with the rest of the planning!

SpeedYellow

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Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Boat is 72ft, it's already been round the world up hill twice on the Global Challenge, coded to Cat 0, so well proven and as safe as any boat can realistically be.

Will be taking the cape routes if I get time to go all the way round, no sense in doing it the easy way is there, adventure of a lifetime and all.

Most of the time there will be between 8 and 12 people onboard so just enough to sail her.

Paying places are available on all the legs for those feeling like a real adventure!

village idiot

3,208 posts

282 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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SpeedYellow said:
Boat is 72ft, it's already been round the world up hill twice on the Global Challenge, coded to Cat 0, so well proven and as safe as any boat can realistically be.

Will be taking the cape routes if I get time to go all the way round, no sense in doing it the easy way is there, adventure of a lifetime and all.

Most of the time there will be between 8 and 12 people onboard so just enough to sail her.

Paying places are available on all the legs for those feeling like a real adventure!
I'll be up for one of those paid legs... how much are you paying?

Legmaster

1,238 posts

222 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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One of my ships has taken part in the ARC a couple of times but at 65m, she was in the Open Class.

We haven't formally been part of the ARC for a few years now, but as we cross the pond at about the same time we end up being 'International Rescue' for yachts in trouble. I think our crew are now on first name terms with MRCC Fort de France.

Couple of incidents:

Zouk

F2

You never want my ship to come to your rescue as we always end up sinking something...

SpeedYellow

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Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Well Tall Ships Trust are taking two of their 72's over so at least I should have some comparable competition on the run over this time..!

Legmaster

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222 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Yes the TSYT's new fleet of challenger yachts will be far better at this sort of thing than their brig or the JST's barques. TENACIOUS was too big to get into Las Palmas marina and Jolly Harbour in St. Lucia so we were a bit out of the fun. That's the reason for not taking part any more.

Where will you be based in Southampton in October? Maybe pop around, tie up alongside us for an evening and have a couple of jars. As you know, it's obligatory to go sea with a hangover hehe

village idiot

3,208 posts

282 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Clive's done a good job with the two TSYT boats...

Kurt... you are losing your touch old chap... there was a fully rigged Challenge 72 spar in the car park overnight and when i turned up to work this morning, it was still fully intact!... too late now!

SpeedYellow

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Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Dam.... my spy let me down on that one..... could do with a spare set of running rigging if you happen to see any laying about.... wink

SpeedYellow

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Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Oh and the boat is based in Ocean Village until October prep, general sailing and corp charter stuff...

Legmaster

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Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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village idiot said:
Clive's done a good job with the two TSYT boats...
I thought they had 4

SpeedYellow

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Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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They do, they are just being treated as pairs and everything happens two at a time...

Legmaster

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222 months

Tuesday 22nd April 2008
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Ahh, I see. Saves costs on manning I suppose...

ALawson

7,925 posts

266 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2008
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We are on F18 in OVM am out on the May BH so will pop around if you are about. Which 72 did you get, or more specifically what is she painted up as at the moment?

ALawson

7,925 posts

266 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2008
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village idiot said:
SpeedYellow said:
Boat is 72ft, it's already been round the world up hill twice on the Global Challenge, coded to Cat 0, so well proven and as safe as any boat can realistically be.

Will be taking the cape routes if I get time to go all the way round, no sense in doing it the easy way is there, adventure of a lifetime and all.

Most of the time there will be between 8 and 12 people onboard so just enough to sail her.

Paying places are available on all the legs for those feeling like a real adventure!
I'll be up for one of those paid legs... how much are you paying?
rofl

SpeedYellow

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Wednesday 23rd April 2008
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ALawson said:
village idiot said:
SpeedYellow said:
Boat is 72ft, it's already been round the world up hill twice on the Global Challenge, coded to Cat 0, so well proven and as safe as any boat can realistically be.

Will be taking the cape routes if I get time to go all the way round, no sense in doing it the easy way is there, adventure of a lifetime and all.

Most of the time there will be between 8 and 12 people onboard so just enough to sail her.

Paying places are available on all the legs for those feeling like a real adventure!
I'll be up for one of those paid legs... how much are you paying?
rofl
There is always one isn't there!

Rum Runner

2,338 posts

232 months

Wednesday 23rd April 2008
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Not sure how long you spent around the Carib on your first trip back in 99' , ( I did 98 ). But its well worth spending a season or 2 up and down the Island as you still find find new and exiting places even after 5 years of living there all year round .
Quick note if you need any proper professional permanent crew give me a shout as i have a great couple looking at the moment , i have known them for a good while .
My sister was on Barclays , and I good friends with a lot of the early 67ft teams .

Edited by Rum Runner on Wednesday 23 April 17:57