SOL leg 9 - Line up, line up!

[Dipper]

Starts at 11.00 hrs.

 

[sarabande]

whilst you lot have been fast asleep, I've gone over the race course to Ireland, turned around, and have just touched land at the start.

I reckon I am as prepared as ever I have been. Crew have been fed, the forepeak has fresh straw in it, and I have oiled the whip. A small drogue has been surreptitiously attached to MJM's skeg, and a magnetic can of beer thoughtfully left by his steering compass.

Max VMG to windward out for 45.629 nm due west of the start to catch the incoming low, then head off to Bray and minding the Cathedral rocks just NW. Then a right turn for the guinness.

 

[Pye_End]

I managed to complete leg 8 (having just got back from the Jester Challenge) - so only 24hours turnaround for my crew. Patched up the boat for the quick leg and replaced the bacon rations. Was concerned at one point that I would be sailing leg 8 and 9 at the same time with only one boat.

 

[Dipper]

Pye_End aground!

Pye_End. You've run aground!!

 

[pendlecats]

He was doing so well,,

It's a bit like a drag race now, you can almost imagine the wheels screechin' at the bends.

 

[sarabande]

I reckon the YBW team showing for this race is really good. Perhaps we should take on Spain ?

Yes, follow my leader this leg, but I shall try a little SLI hopping to catch up on the places I lost overnight through sleeping.

 

[Dipper]

Yes, follow my leader this leg, but I shall try a little SLI hopping to catch up on the places I lost overnight through sleeping.

You chickened out. I was watching just now and you avoided the island. A boat next to you went right over the top of a yellow bit. Respect!

I've been giving 76Trombones advice. Just for a change he's managing to keep up with me.

I don't like being near the front. I can't get on with anything else.

 

[sarabande]

Ah, as I told Winston4 the other day, when he was asking about strategy again....


Yes I noticed the blighter hopping ! I am trying to cover Martin but he is inches in front of me and I can't blanket him.


Amazing how one can multi-task with SOL and a business spreadsheet side by side

 

[Pye_End]

Pye_End. You've run aground!!

Thanks. At least it is a nice day for it.

Kicked myself when I saw it - I knew that I would have to tweek the heading to get round at the time, but naturally completely forgot!

 

[pendlecats]

Wait for it! ,,,,,wait for it! ,,,,,,,

My nerves are fraying

 

[sarabande]

I've just gybed to cut the S end of the lowest island.


MJM and Dipper are on course for BBQs (hint)


After a straightforward pusuit race this is shaping up for a real fight to the line.

 

[Dipper]

My pink bowsprit cuts right through the finish line. I just need to find a low loader and a crane to get me over the yellow bit.

76Trombones has blown it. He should have stuck close to me.

 

[sarabande]

go for it Dipper !

 

[Dipper]

I am! I am!

But I think the northern group have the edge on me. Never mind. This is my 5 minutes of fame.

 

[sarabande]

b*gger ! About 15 minutes ago I had an urgent 5 minute phone call. Which took 15 minutes. Overstood and am now down the pan

Keep on going D, and best of luck.

 

[Martin_J]

and a nerve wracking finish...

Great sailing.. right to the line.. mjm!

 

[sarabande]

you northern route guys did very well. Speedy stuff again.

 

[pendlecats]

Northern by nature,,

Nail-biting stuff this,, I just want to get on the first page for once!

 

[pendlecats]

Yaayy! 27th maybe at the bottom but it's still the first page

Well done Trev and looks like going to be good YBW results all round.

 

[Dipper]

Well done to the podium place winners.

I did consider the northern route but it looked as though it overshot the finish line. It looks as though the stronger winds further out made up for that.