Rum_Pirate
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KATE sets sail for northern climes.
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Downsman
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Good man! Nothing like being flexible..
I wonder if he'll stop briefly at Hamilton? Nice photos RP, it's a personal thing I know but I prefer her as a Gaff Yawl as in the very first photo.
I wonder if he'll stop briefly at Hamilton? Nice photos RP, it's a personal thing I know but I prefer her as a Gaff Yawl as in the very first photo.Wandering Star
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For those of us who are too scared to open Facebook accounts, what was the reason for the change in plans? Seems a bit of a drastic decision change to set sail for the Azores and then decide to alter course for Nova Scotia! Also, is Kate fitted with self steering or autopilot?
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UPDATE today 17 June
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Reason for change in plans is not known.
Philip is quite flexible in that respect.
It would not be because of a problem with KATE.
Kate is fitted with wind powered self steering
Wandering Star
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Thanks!
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Someone missed a spot!Reason for change in plans is not known.
Philip is quite flexible in that respect.
It would not be because of a problem with KATE.
Kate is fitted with wind powered self steering
Rum_Pirate
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If you are referring to the 'grey' area on the Starboard stern quarter, that is the aftermath result of an experiment with a bumpkin sprit. It didn't work and was removed.
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I didn't see that.I was referring to the light blue square on the bottom near the waterline.
Rum_Pirate
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Ah, that was where the strap/prop was, when she was anti fouled and Philip was in a hurry to get her back in the water.
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Happens to me every time...
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UPDATE 18 June 2014
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UPDATE 19 June 2014
Downsman
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"Have actually gone back 5 miles from yesterdays position total calm"
Ah! well. Get the fishing rod out I reckon. Looking on an Atlantic chart the only wind is North of him, even then it's only showing 5-10 knots.
Ah! well. Get the fishing rod out I reckon. Looking on an Atlantic chart the only wind is North of him, even then it's only showing 5-10 knots.
Rum_Pirate
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even 5-10 knots will be welcome. Remember that he does not have an engine.
I anticipate that the 'calm' will last until Friday/Saturday. I'm viewing this site http://passageweather.com
Downsman
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He's a bit far East to get a push Northward from the Gulf Stream too. Passage weather, that's the site I've always used for planning. Friday/Saturday looks promising. :encouragement:
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UPDATE
"Good sail last night 120 miles now bcalmed again 34 II 64 30. 600 mi to Lunenburg.
Have to hand steer in light air. "
"Good sail last night 120 miles now bcalmed again 34 II 64 30. 600 mi to Lunenburg.
Have to hand steer in light air. "
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UPDATE as of 12 noon today 22 June 2014
..."35 07 64 10 noon some breeze rain sh sh. shampoo shower so clean. 600 miles out"
..."35 07 64 10 noon some breeze rain sh sh. shampoo shower so clean. 600 miles out"
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Downsman
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Looks like the winds are going favourable, he'll be alongside by next weekend all being well.:encouragement: