sailorman
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very quickly
Ella Trout 3 is catching Independence
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DavidofMersea
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Why, has Independence got troubles?
sailorman
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I assume that Ella has conditions that suit her, she is a more modern design with a similar LWL to (the longer) Independence
CPD
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I don't know what Paul's power arrangements are, but in JAC08 he was running his engine occasionally to recharge batteries. If I remember the detail correctly he got sea water into his tank and hove to for several (many) hours to sort it. I have no idea if his current slowing is related, but am sure he will get it sorted, whatever the issue is. So pleased for him.
FullCircle
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Actually, I am pleased for them both.
After such an endeavour it would be marvellous if they crossed the line together.
But I am still rooting for Paul, of course!
After such an endeavour it would be marvellous if they crossed the line together.
But I am still rooting for Paul, of course!
co256
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Paul's position 16/6/2014 @ 11.00GMT 40 30N 63 04W
Hdg 270
355nm to go.
Hove to last night , big seas and high wind.
Hdg 270
355nm to go.
Hove to last night , big seas and high wind.
Phil.C
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Hi all
As of 12.00 BST today Paul was at 40 21n 65 17W with 257nm to Newport. All OK
As of 12.00 BST today Paul was at 40 21n 65 17W with 257nm to Newport. All OK
Gargleblaster
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Of course he now has a different boat. In 2008 he had a Jaguar 27[?]. Now a SHE 31. I am also unfamiliar with his mode of producing battery power.
From the discussion on the Jester Forum about relative positions, it would appear that Independence is a good day ahead of Ella Trout. It would be good if Roger won as the oldest competitor at 77 on his second attempt coming 3rd in 2010 with damage to his keel on rocks as he entered Narangansett Bay in a fog. But my sentimental favourite is Paul. Getting over the Nantucket Shoals and then past Martha's Vineyard calls for some careful pilotage usually in a sleep deprived state with ships in the Great Ship Chanel and fishing boats on the various banks and close to land.
And Scallywag is still in the race as far as I know.
