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      Allan replied to the thread Where does the butter melt?.
      No problem, I wonder if you remember two Moody old blokes sailing across to St Martin for the weekend in March a few years ago? Allan
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      Allan replied to the thread Where does the butter melt?.
      OK, maybe I should explain. I'm attempting to write a book about two Atlantic crossings. In a previous chapter I've said some very...
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      Allan replied to the thread Where does the butter melt?.
      Yes, I know the two things sound contradictory and, from memory, I think the lat/long is seen as a more precise way to plan. Also from...
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      When we crossed the Atlantic we were given a point (lat/long) to aim for before turning right. My searching of YBW and the wider...
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      Allan replied to the thread Vendee Globe 2024, Brits.
      Because Parlier had been living on fish and seaweed the race doctor told him he would need a special diet on his return. Parlier said...
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      Allan replied to the thread Vendee Globe 2024, Brits.
      After 14000 miles sailing, the first two are within 4 miles of eachother. The first three are within a bit over 3miles in distance to...
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      Allan replied to the thread Vendee Globe 2024, Brits.
      Going back a number of years, before they were called Imoca. Olympian Challenger, an open 50, raced by Steve White was bought for a...
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      Allan replied to the thread Vendee Globe 2024, Brits.
      You could say the same about the whole race. Allan
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      For a sale to happen you just need three things, a product (the boat), a seller and a buyer. I sold my last boat in December, I had...
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      Allan replied to the thread Minehead sailing club.
      I sailed there many many years ago. I can't remember the details, unfortunately, but I know after a conversation with the harbour master...
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      Allan replied to the thread Vendee Globe 2024, Brits.
      The rankings at 1400 today have no place changes in the whole fleet. Typical in the 'rich get richer' scenario that's happening now. I...
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      Allan reacted to John_Silver's post in the thread Vendee Globe 2024, Brits with Like Like.
      The routing accusations were a minor disruption compared to Banque Populaire pulling the rug out from under Clarisse's campaign. Fight...
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      Allan replied to the thread Vendee Globe 2024, Brits.
      Many thanks for all the information. The Clarisse situation seems tragic. I'm glad they seem to have moved on from it. Looking at the...
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      Allan replied to the thread Vendee Globe 2024, Brits.
      A question, I know the skippers are not allowed help with repairs etc. but are they allowed to discuss routing and tactics with their...
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      Allan replied to the thread Vendee Globe 2024, Brits.
      The fast boats in the westerly fleet are bearing down on Sam G and the light winds he's in now. I think the fleet will compress and slow...
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