Lost rudder in mid-Atlantic

[lenseman]

I heard on the SSB at 1000 UT this morning that Patrick and Amanda had just 97 miles to go to St Lucia, that they had a tow/assistance all ready and set up from the boatyard, and that they were in good spirits.

I will try and update you all after tommorrows net at about 1030 UT (if I get good reception on the SSB and my internet connection holds up)

Hiya Pip and Kev.

I presume you are in Cape Verde? I was thinking you are 8 days into your crossing of the "Big One"?

Skype me or FB?

 

[Wandering Star]

Just wanted to say thanks to all 3 of you for keeping this thread alive with updates of Egret's progress. We had a slightly fraught W/E crossing earlier this year ourselves, from Florida, so understand the pressures a major incident can bring with it! But it seems the crew of Egret are tenacious and competent and I've enjoyed (well you know what I mean) reading of their progress as well as their blog.

Yes please update with the final chapter and pass on my good wishes for a passage safely completed even though I don't know them personally. Safe sailing to you also Phanakpan, I'm about to start reading your blog!

Cheers, Brian.

 

[Cardo]

Just wanted to say thanks to all 3 of you for keeping this thread alive with updates of Egret's progress. We had a slightly fraught W/E crossing earlier this year ourselves, from Florida, so understand the pressures a major incident can bring with it! But it seems the crew of Egret are tenacious and competent and I've enjoyed (well you know what I mean) reading of their progress as well as their blog.

Yes please update with the final chapter and pass on my good wishes for a passage safely completed even though I don't know them personally. Safe sailing to you also Phanakpan, I'm about to start reading your blog!

Cheers, Brian.

+1
I've also been following their progress and keeping fingers crossed, however have little to add!

 

[lenseman]

UPDATE

The latest position (fix) for Patrick and Amanda aboard "Egret" as of 29 December 2011:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14° 21' 11.91"N . . . 060° 03' 04.37"W

In the past two days, "Egret" has travelled 200nm and still progressing westwards on a course of 278°T. This is the latest report as I missed the HF Net this morning and I suspect their next report will be of a safe arrival in St Lucia? As reported above by Pip, they have already arranged a tow into the marina.
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[DJE]

Patrick and Amanda are now safely alongside in St. Lucia. Will be raising a glass to them this evening and looking forward to hearing the full story.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Hoorah!

And bloody well done to them for an excellent bit of seamanship.

 

[SailorBill]

Hoorah!

And bloody well done to them for an excellent bit of seamanship.

A resounding + 1 to that!

 

[macd]

Brilliant. And such good timing. They've definitely earned a drink.

 

[Cardo]

\o/
Well done them!

 

[Blueboatman]

Proper job. Nice timing too

 

[Jaramaz]

Well done! /J

 

[Wandering Star]

Brilliant! Hope the repairs won't be too troublesome and the crew can start relaxing and enjoying the Carib lifestyle.

Thanks again to Lenseman, DJE & Phanakpan for the regular updates.

Cheers, Brian.

 

[Conachair]

Great news that they are safe and a lesson to any who feel the need to cry for help when things go wrong.

This is the latest report as I missed the HF Net this morning

Which net was this?

 

[davidej]

Could we round this very satisfactory story off by a definitive account of how they managed it.

A description of what they tried and what worked and what didn't would be both interesting and helpful to anyone who found themselves in a similar predicament.

How did they manage it when the previously much talked about loss of rudder (big Dehler I think) led to the boat being abandoned?

 

[TQA]

Spotted them on the dock in Rodney Bay marina today. When I talked briefly with them they seemed slightly taken aback by the amount of interest in their achievement.

Winners don't quit!

 

[Poignard]

If at all possible I'd be interested to see photos of what remains of the failed rudder, especially any showing the lay-up. Also the surveyor's report.

 

[wazza]

Good to follow this thread and see it all end safely and WITHOUT calling out every Tom, Dick and Harry to help them physically..
Well done to them, doing it the way it used to be done, on their own