AndreaFK
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They're down to 11 out of the original 15. Hopefully the rest make it.
Mini Globe Race.
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capnsensible
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There was always the chance that not all would finish, for various reasons. Good luck to the rest!!
AndreaFK
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True, unknown like illness and lack of money are always going to stop people. Be nice if all the rest can finish.
The boats seem to be handling everything really well.
capnsensible
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12 days in nowhere island. Should be good for catching up on sleep!
AndreaFK
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I really don't understand the stop over thing. Those islands are truly lovely but there is very little to do there.
capnsensible
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AndreaFK
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Lovely photo. And I really do like those little boats. 
capnsensible
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I've been reading the weekly reports. This group of people have transcended to a place none of us will ever know. Remarkable!
AndreaFK
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Just seen that Eric Marsh on Sunbear went over board. Really good thing he was tethered, even so getting back onto a boat that is moving while single hand is hard.
ducked
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Some rather complicated rudderish arrangements out the back, with a couple of retractable vane thingies (which may not be steerable?) as well as the main transome-hung rudder, a self steerer with 2 windvanes (?) and perhaps an (electric?) outboard.
Just as well the stern isn't narrower. I dont think I would have room
AndreaFK
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They're off again. Mauritius to Durban the Cape town for leg 3.
I wish them all the best.
I wish them all the best.
capnsensible
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In Durban now. Great opportunity to visit Roarkes Drift, scene of the epic Zulu Wars battle. Should allow some mental rest from battling with Neptune!
capnsensible
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Big grumbling in the race at the moment, some entrants getting all foot stampy.
Basically, the helpful weather meant there were going to be early arrivals in Cape Town. The berths are booked from 1st December and the marina won't admit early birds. So pit stops have been introduced to slow them down. This has caused big upsets with some entrants complaining a lot. Personally I think they should accept it, but I haven't been at sea for many months in a little boat....
Full story on website, Don's daily tracker for 25th November.
Basically, the helpful weather meant there were going to be early arrivals in Cape Town. The berths are booked from 1st December and the marina won't admit early birds. So pit stops have been introduced to slow them down. This has caused big upsets with some entrants complaining a lot. Personally I think they should accept it, but I haven't been at sea for many months in a little boat....
Full story on website, Don's daily tracker for 25th November.
AndreaFK
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I missed that bit since I turned off while Don was making it clear that the sailors had to check in with the local search and rescue yet again.
AndreaFK
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Looks like they're all safely into Cape Town. Everyone sounding pleased and happy.