Archive for 2014
Leg 5, Race 8, Brisbane to Singapore – Part 4
More news since the last lot! News from Sarah, 25th Jan Well finally, after the light winds, grey skies, squalls and calms, we seem to have found some real wind, and the sun has ALMOST been out today. It’s a stronger, more steady wind, but of course it is still blowing from exactly where we…
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Turns out Brisbane is a massive city and I have only had chance to see a small part of it since flying in from Cairns. Mostly the South Bank. My hotel is at one end of it and it stretches along the Brisbane River to the south. A bit like London’s South Bank. Other similarities…
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After my short time in Sydney there was yet another flight – to Cairns. In trying to cope with time difference I was not allowing myself to sleep until the evening. So I woke with a start much to the surprise of the guy in the next seat. How to stay awake? Cup of tea,…
Read MoreLeg 5, Race 8, Brisbane to Singapore – Part 3
Since my previous post about Race 8, conditions have not been favourable to the fleet. I can only “steal” information from various reports but I feel that is better than nothing. Henri Lloyd has been consistently in seventh position and has, in the last day or so, fought very hard to reach fourth position. If…
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“As typical with sailboats, the cabins are not spacious or very private; they are for resting and sleeping. The common areas include an open saloon area and galley inside and both covered and open outside decks …. and with separate Male and Female Toilet – Shower Cabinet. Overall, she is a comfortable sailboat, well suited…
Read MoreLeg 5, Race 8, Brisbane to Singapore – Part 2
Pre-race footage from Brisbane’s Rivergate Marina. This gives you a feel for scenes prior to the start of a race. I’m assured that Anita is there. I have watched this video several times but can’t spot her. If you can see her, please leave a comment! To put the race into perspective, here is the…
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