Earthrace

[Mike_S]

Is moored up in Cardiff Bay according to the local news tonight, apparently it's there all weekend. It's in the dock behind the Waterguard pub / Norwegian church.

Looks like I'll definitely have to make an effort to use the boat this weekend /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[graham]

Alledgedly the project is supposed to make us more carbon aware by going round the world on biodiesel (which is in itself of dubious environmental benefit) but as it isnt allways available they have used regular diesel for large parts of the journey.

If they want to break the world record etc all fine with me .I just dont see any environmental benefit coming out of it.

 

[chrishelen]

Its next to the lightship and it costs a fiver to get on,not bad for a 70ft boat ,i dont think.

 

[sb99]

A few photos

And finally me trying to give a hand with oneof the bow lines

 

[Mike_S]

Going over sometime Sunday, need to get down to our boat and give her a run if the battery isn't flat.

 

[Sneds]

Is she coming over to Bristol anyone know?

 

[Mike_S]

Can't help you there I'm afraid, she left on the high tide this afternoon just as we got there. No idea where they were heading for next.

 

[redglow]

She was in Bristol today, don't know how long for. Would be interested to know when she is coming down the channel, would be good to get some shots of her on open water.

Does anyone know?

 

[Who]

I am sure on the news last night, it said she leaves bristol at 4pm TODAY (Tuesday) and will be heading for Fowey.

I am fairly sure thats correct.

 

[Who]

More info

My good lady wife also told me i am right it is 4pm when she leaves. (I dont belive it, she said im right.... scary)

see: http://www.earthrace.net/index.php?section=1

 

[redglow]

Thanks, will miss it. Have doctors appointment this afternoon, anyway looks like we have reverted to British summer weather for today.

 

[Who]

Just seen her go out through Bristol docks

 

[Sneds]

Thanks for the pics, would love a ride on that /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif